The unanswered text spiral is a classic example of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, or RSD. I once texted a friend about lunch and heard nothing back for hours. Instead of assuming she was busy, my brain spiraled. I felt a physical tightness in my chest and my face got hot. The narrative in my head shifted instantly. I convinced myself that she thought I was annoying, that I overshared, and that I was "too much". In reality, she was just stuck in meetings and forgot to text back. But that intense reaction is exactly what emotional dysregulation feels like in the moment. Listen or watch the full episode to learn more. Links in Bio. #RSD #ADHDWomen #EmotionalDysregulation #ADHDLifeCoach #ManagingADHD #WomenWithADHD