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Rejection sensitivity

Why Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is more than just feeling a bit hurt

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is so much more than simply feeling hurt by rejection or criticism. For some people, even small moments like a cancelled plan, a delayed reply or someone seeming a bit off can trigger a sudden emotional crash that feels overwhelming. It can be visceral: the sinking stomach, tight chest, racing thoughts […]

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neurodivergent masking

We don’t want to fix Autistic and ADHD brains – why neuroaffirming therapy is vital today

For a long time, the world of therapy has had a bit of an ‘obsession’ with fixing people. If you walked into a therapy room with an ADHD or Autistic brain, the goal was almost always the same, ‘How can we make you act more “normal?’ It’s known as ‘social skills training’ or ‘behavioural modification’, 

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