Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is an intense emotional response to perceived or actual rejection, criticism, or failure. Commonly linked to ADHD, RSD triggers overwhelming feelings of shame, worthlessness, and emotional pain—often disproportionate to the situation. Key Symptoms of RSD: Hypervigilance to rejection : Overanalyzing interactions for signs of disapproval. - Extreme emotional reactions : Sudden outbursts, withdrawal, or physical symptoms (e.g., chest tightness). - Avoidance behaviors : Steering clear of social risks (e.g., not applying for jobs to avoid rejection). - Rumination : Obsessively replaying real or imagined rejections. - Impaired self-worth : Basing self-esteem entirely on others’ approval. ___________ This therapeutic structured workbook offers a compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming intervention for individuals navigating the intersecting challenges of Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) and ADHD . Grounded in an integrative framework of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care, this resource provides a systematic approach to dismantling the neurobiological and psychological patterns that amplify rejection-related distress. Neurobiological Underpinnings RSD—a hallmark of ADHD neurodivergence—triggers dysregulation in the brain’s threat detection system (amygdala) and emotional processing networks. This workbook directly addresses these mechanisms through: Prefrontal cortex activation exercises to strengthen top-down emotional regulation. - Somatic awareness practices to disrupt the body’s stress response cycle. - Attachment-system recalibration to reduce hypersensitivity to social cues.