# What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? - Author: **psycom.net** - Document Tags: [[Emotional Dysregulation]] - [URL link](https://www.psycom.net/adhd/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria) ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/media/uploaded_book_covers/profile_1085730/iStock-1322458349.jpg) ## Highlights - The link is believed to stem from the differences in brain functioning for patients with ADHD. The idea is that those negative effects associated with rejection or even perceived rejection are not easily processed by the brain, resulting in an intense nervous system response.” ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hayr481zfesj334p6r2kc1n9)) --- - “Internalized” means that the bad feelings and reactions are directed within the person (internally or inside). ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01hayrbkkq6p4raqsr2eex958t)) ---