Do you (or does someone you know) struggle with sensitivity to rejection? If so, you likely perceive yourself in a negative light and fear that others will reject you for your inadequacies. The sense ...

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Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) causes intense feelings from even mild rejection. People with ADHD are more likely to ...

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Victoria Barclay-Timmis is a clinical psychologist and works in private practice. Imagine your friend hasn’t replied to a message in a few hours. Most people might think, “they are probably just busy” ...

Children expecting rejection tend to resist conforming to academic and social trends. A child's emotional and cognitive reactions to potential rejection are strong predictors of conformity. Anxious ...