Taming the RSD Monster

19 min

Discover how to manage Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria's paralyzing effects with practical strategies for ADHD brains. Learn to break free from black-and-white thinking and build resilience against criticism through self-compassion.

Taming the RSD Monster

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This podcast was created using BeFreed's AI, based on selected books, the creator's learning goals, and their preferred tone.

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How to cope with RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria) where I have a paralyzing fixation on negative thoughts, which is accompanied by typical ADHD symptoms such as black-and-white thinking and high sensitivity to criticism. How can I become more robust or even overcome this condition?

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