Rejection Sensitivity
Criticism, a correction, or feeling left out can hit instantly and hard — like physical pain, way out of proportion. Why this is emotional dysregulation aimed at one trigger (not a separate diagnosis), and what to do when it hits: disengage instead of analyse, and be kind rather than corrective. The hurt can be real — the size and how long it grips you is the ADHD part.
Not medical advice
A practical, plain-language reference. It doesn't replace assessment or treatment from a clinician who knows the individual.