Screening Page
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Test
Rejection sensitivity tends to feel immediate, physical, and far out of proportion to the situation. This screening page helps you map whether the pattern looks like ADHD-linked emotional dysregulation rather than simple overthinking.
Who this page is for
- Adults who have always felt capable but inconsistent.
- People whose focus problems create work, routine, or relationship friction.
- Anyone who wants a structured screen before talking to a clinician.
What the screening looks for
Feedback spikes
Even mild criticism or ambiguity can create an immediate emotional crash or defensive response.
Avoidance loops
You delay outreach, applications, or hard conversations because rejection feels disproportionately painful.
Protective overcompensation
You overprepare, people-please, or mask heavily to avoid any chance of disapproval.
Why this pattern gets missed
Adult ADHD often looks like inconsistency, burnout, lateness, or anxiety rather than obvious hyperactivity, so many adults spend years blaming themselves before they ever consider ADHD.
How to use your result
- A strong result can explain why you know feedback is survivable but still react as if it is dangerous.
- These patterns are often tied to ADHD emotional regulation, not personal weakness.
- Use the result to build regulation practices before high-stakes moments instead of only after them.
A strong result points to patterns worth discussing with a licensed clinician, not a diagnosis by itself.