ADHD, Shame, and Avoiding Money Tasks


Dear Reader, If you live with ADHD and find yourself stuck avoiding money tasks—submitting reimbursements, checking your balances, opening a new account—it may not be about procrastination or poor time management. It may be Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD). RSD is a common experience for people with ADHD. It’s an intense emotional response to perceived rejection, criticism, or the possibility of messing up. Even when no one has said anything negative, the anticipation of being...