I Have ADHD Podcast 360 I Almost Lost a Huge Opportunity to Rejection Sensitivity (But Here’s How I Came Back)
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Dec 16, 2025 Get ready for a heartfelt dive into personal experiences with rejection sensitivity! The discussion covers the challenges of writing a book while managing ADHD and how to create an ADHD-friendly environment. Discover practical self-care techniques for dealing with emotional spirals and hear about a transformative experience at a conference that nearly didn't happen. Kristen’s insights on navigating vulnerability and building resilience will inspire anyone feeling overwhelmed by their emotional responses.
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Imagined Rejection Feels Real
- Rejection scenarios your brain invents can feel identical to actual rejection.
- Kristen notes imagined rejection triggers the same body responses as real rejection.
Use Massage To Calm The Nervous System
- Do prioritize body-based interventions like therapeutic massage to release tension and calm the nervous system.
- Kristen found repeated massages reduced headaches, jaw pain, and bracing.
Target Therapy To The Trigger
- Do restart or focus therapy on the specific event causing dysregulation and unpack expectations and body responses.
- Kristen worked with a somatic therapist to stop 'bracing for impact.'