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• Obsessively thinking about negative experiences, especially experiences of perceived or actual rejection • Perceiving rejection when it is not actually occurring • Viewing minor rejections as catastrophic • Misreading constructive criticism, or requests for more information as rejection • A sense that you’re not liked by others • Low self-esteem based on how you feel others relate to you • Social withdrawal • Negative self-talk • Emotional outbursts • Perfectionism or people-pleasing tendencies A Word From Verywell If RSD is affecting your life, know that while there is no cure, treatment may help you manage your symptoms. Speak to your healthcare provider about medications you can try and consider a course of CBT. Talk to friends and family about RSD so they can better understand your emotional reactions to situations where you feel rejected and work with you, so you feel more supported. As well as ADHD, RSD also has a connection to autism spectrum disorders (ASD). People with ASD often have trouble reading social cues and difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions. Combined with heightened sensory reactions, this can add up to extreme hypersensitivity to criticism. A review of 75 studies suggests there may be moderate links between RSD and other mental health conditions, such as depression and bipolar disorder. • Everyone's RSD triggers are different, but they may include: • Being rejected or thinking you’re being rejected, like not getting a response to a text mes...

What Is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks. ADHD symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults. Here, we review the symptoms, causes, types, and tests associated with ADD and ADHD. What Is ADHD? Symptoms & Meaning ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a complex brain disorder that impacts approximately 11% of children and almost 5% of adults in the U.S. Neuroscience, brain imaging, and clinical research tell us a few important things: ADHD is not a behavior disorder. ADHD is not a mental illness. ADHD is not a specific learning disability. ADHD is, instead, a developmental impairment of the brain’s self-management system. Both adults and children can be diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD Symptoms What are the signs of being ADHD? Common • inattention • lack of focus • poor • weak impulse control • exaggerated emotions • hyperfocus • hyperactivity • ADHD symptoms vary by individual. You or your child may experience all or just some of the above symptoms, along with others detailed in the DSM-V. [ Many patients and clinicians describe ADHD as an iceberg, where most symptoms lay hiding under the surface — out of sight but ever present. If you think you or a loved one might have ADHD, take one o...

• Home • Do I Have ADD? • Blog • Videos • Memes • Resources • Book ADHD Speaker Rick Green • What Is ADHD? • Jobs For People With ADHD • Best ADHD Books For Adults and Children • Memes • Events • Downloads • ADHD Coaching • Organizations we Trust • Contact Us • About Us • Meet The Team • About TotallyADD • The Vision • FAQ • ADHD Experts in Our Videos • Dr. Umesh Jain is now exclusively responsible for TotallyADD.com and its content Practical Solutions for ADD & ADHD. Engaging videos, books & resources. TotallyADD is dedicated to helping adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD – we use the acronyms interchangeably) and those affected by it, (family, employers, health professionals, etc.) to liberate themselves from fear, shame, and stigma and create a life they love. Our mission is personal—we are a team of people with ADD or affected by it. Our vision and our mission is to: • remove the stigma of ADHD • liberate people from fear, shame and resignation • create an interactive community for adults with, or affected by ADHD and ADD • empower people to create customized tools and treatments • provide reliable, credible and current information • present information in a lively, visual, memorable and fun way • give people the tools and support they need to create a life they love

What Is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks. ADHD symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults. Here, we review the symptoms, causes, types, and tests associated with ADD and ADHD. What Is ADHD? Symptoms & Meaning ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a complex brain disorder that impacts approximately 11% of children and almost 5% of adults in the U.S. Neuroscience, brain imaging, and clinical research tell us a few important things: ADHD is not a behavior disorder. ADHD is not a mental illness. ADHD is not a specific learning disability. ADHD is, instead, a developmental impairment of the brain’s self-management system. Both adults and children can be diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD Symptoms What are the signs of being ADHD? Common • inattention • lack of focus • poor • weak impulse control • exaggerated emotions • hyperfocus • hyperactivity • ADHD symptoms vary by individual. You or your child may experience all or just some of the above symptoms, along with others detailed in the DSM-V. [ Many patients and clinicians describe ADHD as an iceberg, where most symptoms lay hiding under the surface — out of sight but ever present. If you think you or a loved one might have ADHD, take one o...

• Home • Do I Have ADD? • Blog • Videos • Memes • Resources • Book ADHD Speaker Rick Green • What Is ADHD? • Jobs For People With ADHD • Best ADHD Books For Adults and Children • Memes • Events • Downloads • ADHD Coaching • Organizations we Trust • Contact Us • About Us • Meet The Team • About TotallyADD • The Vision • FAQ • ADHD Experts in Our Videos • Dr. Umesh Jain is now exclusively responsible for TotallyADD.com and its content Practical Solutions for ADD & ADHD. Engaging videos, books & resources. TotallyADD is dedicated to helping adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD – we use the acronyms interchangeably) and those affected by it, (family, employers, health professionals, etc.) to liberate themselves from fear, shame, and stigma and create a life they love. Our mission is personal—we are a team of people with ADD or affected by it. Our vision and our mission is to: • remove the stigma of ADHD • liberate people from fear, shame and resignation • create an interactive community for adults with, or affected by ADHD and ADD • empower people to create customized tools and treatments • provide reliable, credible and current information • present information in a lively, visual, memorable and fun way • give people the tools and support they need to create a life they love

While the term ADD is technically an outdated term—and no longer used by medical professionals—it is still sometimes used colloquially to refer to someone who has predominantly inattentive ADHD which causes difficulty staying focused but does not include symptoms of hyperactivity. Symptoms of ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) People with the inattentive type of ADHD struggle to pay attention or stay focused for long periods of time. Some of the symptoms of this type of ADHD include: • ADD is an older term for what is now known as the inattentive type of ADHD. • The term ADHD has been used to describe both inattentive and hyperactive types since the mid-1990s. • However, some people continue to use the term ADD as a way to indicate that the condition does not include hyperactivity as a symptom. • The DSM-5 currently recognizes three subtypes of ADHD: inattentive type (sometimes casually called ADD), hyperactive-impulsive type, and combined type. Depending on your child's symptoms, they may be diagnosed with inattentive type ADHD, impulsive-hyperactive type ADHD, or combined type ADHD. Primarily Inattentive ADHD (Previously ADD) When people use the term ADD, they are likely referring to this type of ADHD. Some of the behaviors that someone with this type might experience include forgetfulness, problems with organization, difficulty listening, and lack of focus. • Difficulty sustaining attention • Often seeming to not be listening • Failing to pay attention to details • Difficulty ...

• Obsessively thinking about negative experiences, especially experiences of perceived or actual rejection • Perceiving rejection when it is not actually occurring • Viewing minor rejections as catastrophic • Misreading constructive criticism, or requests for more information as rejection • A sense that you’re not liked by others • Low self-esteem based on how you feel others relate to you • Social withdrawal • Negative self-talk • Emotional outbursts • Perfectionism or people-pleasing tendencies A Word From Verywell If RSD is affecting your life, know that while there is no cure, treatment may help you manage your symptoms. Speak to your healthcare provider about medications you can try and consider a course of CBT. Talk to friends and family about RSD so they can better understand your emotional reactions to situations where you feel rejected and work with you, so you feel more supported. As well as ADHD, RSD also has a connection to autism spectrum disorders (ASD). People with ASD often have trouble reading social cues and difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions. Combined with heightened sensory reactions, this can add up to extreme hypersensitivity to criticism. A review of 75 studies suggests there may be moderate links between RSD and other mental health conditions, such as depression and bipolar disorder. • Everyone's RSD triggers are different, but they may include: • Being rejected or thinking you’re being rejected, like not getting a response to a text mes...

• Obsessively thinking about negative experiences, especially experiences of perceived or actual rejection • Perceiving rejection when it is not actually occurring • Viewing minor rejections as catastrophic • Misreading constructive criticism, or requests for more information as rejection • A sense that you’re not liked by others • Low self-esteem based on how you feel others relate to you • Social withdrawal • Negative self-talk • Emotional outbursts • Perfectionism or people-pleasing tendencies A Word From Verywell If RSD is affecting your life, know that while there is no cure, treatment may help you manage your symptoms. Speak to your healthcare provider about medications you can try and consider a course of CBT. Talk to friends and family about RSD so they can better understand your emotional reactions to situations where you feel rejected and work with you, so you feel more supported. As well as ADHD, RSD also has a connection to autism spectrum disorders (ASD). People with ASD often have trouble reading social cues and difficulty recognizing and expressing emotions. Combined with heightened sensory reactions, this can add up to extreme hypersensitivity to criticism. A review of 75 studies suggests there may be moderate links between RSD and other mental health conditions, such as depression and bipolar disorder. • Everyone's RSD triggers are different, but they may include: • Being rejected or thinking you’re being rejected, like not getting a response to a text mes...

What Is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adults ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a neurological disorder that impacts the parts of the brain that help us plan, focus on, and execute tasks. ADHD symptoms vary by sub-type — inattentive, hyperactive, or combined — and are often more difficult to diagnose in girls and adults. Here, we review the symptoms, causes, types, and tests associated with ADD and ADHD. What Is ADHD? Symptoms & Meaning ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a complex brain disorder that impacts approximately 11% of children and almost 5% of adults in the U.S. Neuroscience, brain imaging, and clinical research tell us a few important things: ADHD is not a behavior disorder. ADHD is not a mental illness. ADHD is not a specific learning disability. ADHD is, instead, a developmental impairment of the brain’s self-management system. Both adults and children can be diagnosed with ADHD. ADHD Symptoms What are the signs of being ADHD? Common • inattention • lack of focus • poor • weak impulse control • exaggerated emotions • hyperfocus • hyperactivity • ADHD symptoms vary by individual. You or your child may experience all or just some of the above symptoms, along with others detailed in the DSM-V. [ Many patients and clinicians describe ADHD as an iceberg, where most symptoms lay hiding under the surface — out of sight but ever present. If you think you or a loved one might have ADHD, take one o...

• Home • Do I Have ADD? • Blog • Videos • Memes • Resources • Book ADHD Speaker Rick Green • What Is ADHD? • Jobs For People With ADHD • Best ADHD Books For Adults and Children • Memes • Events • Downloads • ADHD Coaching • Organizations we Trust • Contact Us • About Us • Meet The Team • About TotallyADD • The Vision • FAQ • ADHD Experts in Our Videos • Dr. Umesh Jain is now exclusively responsible for TotallyADD.com and its content Practical Solutions for ADD & ADHD. Engaging videos, books & resources. TotallyADD is dedicated to helping adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD – we use the acronyms interchangeably) and those affected by it, (family, employers, health professionals, etc.) to liberate themselves from fear, shame, and stigma and create a life they love. Our mission is personal—we are a team of people with ADD or affected by it. Our vision and our mission is to: • remove the stigma of ADHD • liberate people from fear, shame and resignation • create an interactive community for adults with, or affected by ADHD and ADD • empower people to create customized tools and treatments • provide reliable, credible and current information • present information in a lively, visual, memorable and fun way • give people the tools and support they need to create a life they love