FREE Workshop
Wednesday 1st July 2026 at 2pm (UK time)
Understanding RSD: Why Rejection Hits So Hard and What Helps
Ever found yourself convinced someone is annoyed with you because of a short message? Replaying a conversation over and over? Taking a piece of feedback far harder than you wanted to?
For lots of us with ADHD, perceived rejection, criticism or failure can trigger an emotional response that feels intense, immediate and difficult to shake off.
This experience is often referred to as Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).
In this workshop, we’ll explore what RSD is, why it can feel so powerful, and how it can influence our thoughts, emotions and behaviour.
We’ll look at what may be happening in the brain and nervous system, common patterns that can show up, and practical ways to respond when rejection sensitivity is driving the conversation.
This isn’t about getting rid of RSD. It’s about understanding it better, recognising your own patterns, and learning how to stop it from taking the steering wheel.
Working with Lauren has been a pleasure. The sessions really helped me keep on track when overwhelm kicked in and I would usually begin to step away, but knowing I had an upcoming session really enabled me to keep going in a productive way. The sessions were professional, but relaxed and enjoyable. I’ve finally ticked off several things off my ever long to do list that I really don’t think I’d have done without Lauren’s support. I highly recommend working with Lauren to support you to support yourself moving forward 🙂
About Lauren Smy
Lauren was diagnosed with ADHD at age 41 after years of experiencing overwhelm and anxiety. The diagnosis finally helped her make sense of her life, and begin to live and work in a way that suits her unique brain.
Residing in Essex with her twin sons, who also have ADHD, and husband, Lauren is known for her love of leopard print, sleep, and putting the world to rights over a cup of tea and biscuits.
Her diverse career has spanned investment banking, teaching A-Level economics, wedding cake design, and business mentoring. Now, she has found her true calling as an ADHD coach.
ICF Accredited ADHD Coach Lauren specialises in working with high-performance business professionals with ADHD, helping them understand their brains, manage the challenges associated with ADHD, and leverage their strengths to thrive personally and professionally. She coaches based on principles of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion, to effectively manage ADHD and its impact.