06/10/2026
For most of my life, I thought I was just too sensitive.
It wasn’t until my ADHD diagnosis that I learned how common rejection sensitivity can be in neurodivergent brains.
What fascinates me is that this isn’t just about emotions. When we perceive rejection, our nervous system can respond as if we’re facing a threat. And when that happens over and over, it doesn’t just affect our mental health. It can affect our physical health too.
I’m still learning not to hand my peace over to other people’s opinions. Some days are easier than others.
And honestly? Not everyone is going to like me. Not everyone is going to choose me. That’s okay.
I’d rather be myself and be loved by the right people than spend my life trying to earn approval from everyone around me.
Have you experienced rejection sensitivity?