RSD from the Inside Out
The book that gives words for what you've
always felt
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria isn’t just “being sensitive.” It’s a full neurological response that affects your body, mind, emotions, and relationships. For the first time, here’s a book that explains what RSD actually feels like—in terms you can recognize in your own life and confidently share with your ADHD provider.
Making sense of RSD
What this book is
all about
RSD from the Inside Out explains what Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria actually feels like—physiologically, neurologically, mentally, emotionally, and socially—in terms you can use with your ADHD provider.
This book is based on seven years of research and analysis: my lived experience, interviews with others who have RSD, publicly available research, and the clinical work of Dr. William Dodson. It gives you the language to recognize RSD in your own life and talk about it with confidence.
Why this book
matters now
I’ve been researching RSD since early 2018, when it was still an obscure, clinically unrecognized topic. Emotional dysregulation was removed from ADHD diagnostic criteria decades ago, leaving RSD in the shadows.
But 2025 is different. ADHD awareness is exploding—and so is misinformation. RSD is climbing out of online forums and into mainstream media like the New York Times and Glamour UK. Seven years of research puts this book ahead of the curve for understanding and explaining what RSD really is.
Evidence meets
experience
I’m not a clinician or academic—but I care deeply about getting details right. I spent 30+ years in tech making complex information approachable and trustworthy. That same rigor applies here.
This book relies on evidence-based sources: research studies, peer-reviewed articles, and clinical insights from experts. I provide sources so you can explore further, make informed decisions, and have meaningful conversations with qualified professionals.
What makes this perspective unique? It’s deeply relatable. When people with ADHD encounter this work for the first time, their response is always positive, appreciative, and asking for more. RSD from the Inside Out documents the internal RSD experience for readers and those who care about them—including workplaces and ADHD providers.
Who is this book
meant for
- Adults with ADHD who experience intense emotional reactions to rejection or criticism
- People newly diagnosed with ADHD seeking to understand RSD
- Partners, family members, and friends wanting to understand their loved ones better
- ADHD providers and therapists looking for the lived experience perspective
- Workplaces committed to supporting neurodivergent employees
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