The Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Workbook (Skills for ADHD, Autistic, and Neurodivergent Adults to Heal from Rejection, Build Resilience, and Thrive)

How can you become more resilient to rejection, balance your emotions, and embrace your authentic self?

If you are autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent, rejection can feel overwhelming—like an emotional wound that cuts deeper than others may understand. Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is an intense, often painful reaction to criticism or feelings of failure, leading to anxiety, shame, and avoidance of relationships or opportunities. So how can you handle these tough feelings, build yourself back up, and live with more confidence and ease?

Written by a neurodivergent mental health professional who has been there herself, The Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Workbook offers a compassionate, evidence-based roadmap to healing. Combining insights from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and internal family systems (IFS), you’ll find skills to help you:

• Understand the origins and impact of RSD
• Heal the pain of stigma and shame
• Recognize triggers and manage emotional responses
• Challenge self-critical thoughts and perfectionism
• Build self-compassion, confidence, and connection with others

This essential workbook is a must-have for anyone who has ever felt “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “too much.” Through engaging exercises, reflection prompts, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to navigate rejection without spiraling into feelings of shame and self-doubt, and ultimately, how to thrive as your authentic, neurodivergent self.