ADHD Chatter ADHD + Autism Expert: How To Stop RSD Instantly! Is Your ADHD Actually AuDHD? | Dr Alex George
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Jan 20, 2026 
Dr. Alex George is a doctor specializing in ADHD and autism, renowned for his advocacy and lived experiences. In this engaging discussion, he tackles ADHD overstimulation and effective management strategies. The conversation dives into the emotional toll of masking and its connection to loneliness. Alex reveals insights into Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), offering techniques to cope. He also shares his personal journey, including signs of AuDHD and the importance of addressing ADHD in women. A heartfelt letter to their younger selves wraps up this enlightening session.
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Masking From Childhood Causes Deep Harm
- Alex George describes masking from childhood as a form of self-harm that costs identity and causes exhaustion.
- He links masking to later reliance on alcohol and increased anxiety or OCD symptoms.
Masking Blocks Genuine Connection
- Alex George says masked social approval doesn't 'seep through' to the real self, producing loneliness.
- He later reframed sensitivity as a strength that fuels his empathy and work.
Vague Message Triggered A Relapse
- Alex Partridge shares Bethany's relapse after a vague work message triggered RSD and led to drinking.
- The meeting later turned out to be a promotion, showing how RSD catastrophizes harmless signals.
