People who experience RSD might have difficulty regulating their emotions or healthily expressing themselves while they experience this pain.
Many people withattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)experience RSD.
These factors contribute to emotional difficulties, including RSD in adulthood.
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For some, RSD can be so intense that theemotional painfeels like a physical injury.
Additionally, individuals might notice that their emotional experience is consistent with RSD.
If the symptoms of RSD resonate with your experience, you may be experiencing RSD.
If you experience RSD related to a history oftrauma,trauma-informed caremight help your symptoms.
Ifsomeone you lovehas ADHD and experiences RSD, you could show them support.
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