{"id":4013,"date":"2026-09-27T09:18:26","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T23:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invictusheastg.wpenginepowered.com\/resources\/adhd-emotional-regulation-rejection-sensitivity\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T12:53:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T02:53:29","slug":"adhd-emotional-regulation-rejection-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invictushealth.com.au\/hi\/resources\/adhd-emotional-regulation-rejection-sensitivity\/","title":{"rendered":"ADHD, emotions and rejection sensitivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-post&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221;  global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<style>.ih-post a{text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}.ih-post a:hover{color:#D89B2A}.ih-post ul,.ih-post ol{padding-left:1.4em;margin-bottom:1.2em}.ih-post li{margin-bottom:.45em}.ih-post h2{margin-top:1.6em;padding-bottom:.35em}.ih-post h3{margin-top:1.2em;padding-bottom:.3em}.ih-post table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1em 0 1.6em;font-size:15px;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}.ih-post th{background:#1C386D;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;font-weight:600}.ih-post td{padding:10px 12px;border-top:1px solid #E8EBF0;vertical-align:top}.ih-post blockquote{border-left:4px solid #D89B2A;background:#fff;padding:16px 20px;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;margin:1.2em 0}.ih-keypoints ul{list-style:none!important;padding-left:0!important}.ih-keypoints li{list-style:none!important}.ih-keypoints li{position:relative;padding-left:30px}.ih-keypoints li:before{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:0;top:.55em;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;background:#D89B2A}.ih-post ol{list-style:decimal!important}.ih-refs ol{font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}.ih-refs li{word-break:break-word}.ih-related a{display:block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #E8EBF0;border-radius:12px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}.ih-related a:hover{border-color:#D89B2A;color:#1C386D}.ih-cta p{color:#fff}@media(max-width:600px){.ih-post table{display:block;overflow-x:auto}}<\/style>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.7em&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||32px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Many adults with ADHD say their emotions arrive fast and hit hard. A small piece of feedback can feel crushing, and it can take hours to settle. This is often described as rejection sensitivity.<\/p>\n<p>These experiences are real and common, and they are not a sign of weakness. This guide explains what research says about ADHD and emotions, what people mean by rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), and practical skills that can help you respond in ways you feel better about.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-keypoints&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;28px|32px|20px|32px|false|false&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||16px||false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|16px|16px|16px|16px&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#D89B2A&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:0\">Key points<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Emotion dysregulation is common in adult ADHD, even though it is not part of the formal diagnostic criteria.<\/li>\n<li>Rejection sensitivity means expecting, noticing and reacting strongly to rejection or criticism.<\/li>\n<li>Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a popular term, not a formal diagnosis, and research on it is limited.<\/li>\n<li>Skills such as naming emotions, checking the facts and pausing before responding can help.<\/li>\n<li>If emotions feel unmanageable or you have thoughts of self-harm, seek professional support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221;  global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>ADHD and emotions<\/h2>\n<p>ADHD is usually described in terms of attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Yet many adults say emotions are one of the hardest parts. They may feel frustration, hurt or excitement very quickly and very strongly, and find it hard to calm down.<\/p>\n<p>Clinicians call this emotion dysregulation. It means difficulty managing the strength and length of emotional reactions. A 2020 meta-analysis combined 13 studies with 2,535 participants. It found that adults with ADHD reported much higher levels of emotion dysregulation than adults without ADHD. Emotional lability, meaning moods that shift quickly, showed the strongest difference (<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12888-020-2442-7\">Beheshti and colleagues, 2020<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Emotional intensity is not all hard. Many people with ADHD also feel joy, enthusiasm, care and a strong sense of fairness very deeply. Support aims to give you more choice about how you respond, while keeping the depth of feeling that many people value.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/adhdguideline.aadpa.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ADHD-Clinical-Practice-Guide-Summary-of-Recommendations-031022.pdf\">Australian ADHD guideline<\/a> recommends that education for people with ADHD include information about regulating emotions.<\/p>\n<h2>What rejection sensitivity is<\/h2>\n<p>Rejection sensitivity is a tendency to expect rejection, notice it quickly and react to it strongly. Everyone has some level of rejection sensitivity. For some people it is much stronger.<\/p>\n<p>Research suggests rejection sensitivity is higher in people with ADHD symptoms. A German study of 1,235 young people aged 10 to 19 found that those with ADHD symptoms reported higher anxious and angry rejection sensitivity than their peers (<a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00787-014-0560-9\">Bond\u00fc and Esser, 2015<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h3>What about RSD?<\/h3>\n<p>Rejection sensitive dysphoria, or RSD, is a term that has spread widely online. It describes intense emotional pain in response to real or perceived rejection or criticism. In a study of young adults with ADHD, participants described their experiences of emotional dysregulation, including RSD, and said the diagnostic criteria did not fully capture them (<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0292721\">Ginapp and colleagues, 2023<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>RSD is not a formal diagnosis, and emotion dysregulation is not part of the formal diagnostic criteria for ADHD. Researchers describe rejection sensitivity in ADHD as relatively unexplored. A small 2026 study of five university students with ADHD found three themes in how they experienced perceived rejection: withdrawal, masking their feelings, and strong bodily sensations (<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0314669\">Rowney-Smith and colleagues, 2026<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Because research is still limited, it helps to treat RSD as a description of experience rather than a separate condition.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever words you use, the feelings are real and deserve support.<\/p>\n<h2>What it can look like<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>feeling deeply hurt or ashamed after small criticism<\/li>\n<li>replaying a conversation for hours, looking for signs someone is upset with you<\/li>\n<li>a sudden flash of anger when you feel judged<\/li>\n<li>people-pleasing or saying yes to avoid disappointing anyone<\/li>\n<li>not applying for jobs, sharing work or trying new things, in case of rejection<\/li>\n<li>pulling away from friends after a perceived slight<\/li>\n<li>hiding your feelings so others will not see how hurt you are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Social experiences matter too. Many adults with ADHD describe growing up with a lot of correction and criticism. It makes sense that criticism can feel loaded later in life.<\/p>\n<h2>Skills that can help<\/h2>\n<p>The skills below draw on ideas from dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). You can practise them on your own, with a coach or with a psychologist.<\/p>\n<h3>Name the emotion<\/h3>\n<p>Put a word to what you feel, such as hurt, embarrassed or angry. Naming an emotion can take a little of the heat out of it and help you choose what to do next.<\/p>\n<h3>Check the facts<\/h3>\n<p>Ask yourself: what actually happened? What am I assuming? What else could explain it? A short reply to your message might mean the person was busy, not upset with you.<\/p>\n<h3>Pause before responding<\/h3>\n<p>Strong emotions usually peak and then ease. If you can, wait before you reply. Write the message you want to send, then save it as a draft and look at it later.<\/p>\n<h3>Calm your body first<\/h3>\n<p>Slow breathing, a walk or a change of room can help your body settle. It is often easier to think clearly once your body is calmer.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask for clarity<\/h3>\n<p>If feedback is vague, ask a simple question, such as can you tell me what you would like me to change? Clear information often feels less threatening than guessing.<\/p>\n<h3>Look after the basics<\/h3>\n<p>Tiredness, hunger and stress make emotions harder to manage for everyone. Sleep, regular meals and taking any prescribed medication as directed can all help.<\/p>\n<h3>Plan ahead for known triggers<\/h3>\n<p>Some situations are predictable, such as performance reviews, feedback on an assignment or a hard family conversation. Plan what you will do before, during and after. For example, you might ask for the main points in writing, take a short walk afterwards and wait a day before you respond.<\/p>\n<h3>Make a card for hard moments<\/h3>\n<p>Strong emotions make it hard to remember what helps. Write three or four steps on a card or in your phone, such as breathe out slowly, name the feeling, do not reply yet and text a friend. Keep it somewhere easy to find.<\/p>\n<h3>Be kind to yourself<\/h3>\n<p>Try talking to yourself the way you would talk to a friend who felt this way. Self-criticism tends to make the hurt last longer.<\/p>\n<h2>What the research says about therapy<\/h2>\n<p>Psychological therapies can help adults with ADHD. A 2025 meta-analysis of 8 randomised controlled trials, with 850 adults, found that DBT moderately reduced ADHD symptoms and improved quality of life compared with control conditions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0165178125001994\">Zhang and colleagues, 2025<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Therapy is provided by qualified clinicians, such as psychologists. It may suit you if strong emotions are causing ongoing problems in relationships or work, or if you also have anxiety, depression or past trauma.<\/p>\n<p>Please seek help if you have thoughts of harming yourself, if you are using alcohol or other drugs to cope, or if you feel hopeless. If you are in danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.<\/p>\n<h2>How Invictus Health can help<\/h2>\n<p>Some of our psychologists and counsellors work with adults with ADHD and autism. You can use our <a href=\"\/about\/find-your-best-fit\/\">find a practitioner<\/a> page to choose someone who suits you.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like therapy for strong emotions, anxiety or low mood, our <a href=\"\/services\/counselling\/\">counselling and clinical psychology<\/a> team can help, including through <a href=\"\/services\/counselling\/anxiety-and-stress-counselling\/\">anxiety and stress counselling<\/a>. Sessions are available in person in Preston or by telehealth across Australia.<\/p>\n<p>If you have not been assessed, our <a href=\"\/services\/adhd-assessments\/\">ADHD assessments<\/a> can help you understand your profile. This article is general information, so please speak with a qualified professional about your own situation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-post&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221;  global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Frequently asked questions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0d2e527a-4607-4ae2-8846-c79e0fe77b57&#8243; title_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;26px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||24px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is rejection sensitive dysphoria a real diagnosis?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No. RSD is not a diagnosis in the DSM or ICD classification systems. It is a popular term used to describe intense emotional pain after rejection or criticism. The experiences it describes are real and common in ADHD, and clinicians often talk about them as rejection sensitivity or emotion dysregulation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Is emotional dysregulation part of ADHD?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Emotion dysregulation is not one of the formal diagnostic criteria for ADHD, but research shows it is common in adults with ADHD. Many researchers now see it as a core feature for a large number of people. A good ADHD assessment will usually ask about emotions as well as attention and activity levels.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How can I handle criticism at work when I have ADHD?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Try to pause before you respond, and ask for specific examples of what to change. Asking for feedback in writing can give you time to process it. It may also help to agree with your manager on regular, scheduled feedback, so criticism does not come as a surprise. Coaching can help you practise these skills.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Should I see a coach or a psychologist for rejection sensitivity?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>It depends on what you need. Coaching can help you learn and practise practical skills for everyday situations. A psychologist can assess and treat related conditions such as anxiety, depression or trauma. If emotions are causing serious distress or you have thoughts of self-harm, start with a psychologist or your GP.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How can partners and friends help?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;3c819e1c-a1df-44e0-b295-91df504cac97&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0b162b&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||16px||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-b0086ec0-695e-4e66-9415-2f92abceb706%22:%91%22background_color%22%93,%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22icon_color%22,%22title_text_color%22,%22open_toggle_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Clear, kind and direct communication helps. Instead of hints, say what you mean and what you need. Reassure the person when things are okay. Give feedback privately and specifically, and allow time to calm down before talking through a conflict. Learning about ADHD together can also reduce misunderstandings.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||40px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;44px|40px|44px|40px|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|16px|16px|16px|16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Build emotion skills&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||12px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-cta&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Some of our psychologists and counsellors work with adults with ADHD and autism. Find someone who suits you.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;\/about\/find-your-best-fit\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Find a practitioner&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;0029f5c3-2d88-4291-9b82-fcc9a95d1c64&#8243; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|28px|10px|28px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-post&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||56px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221;  global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.75em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#172C57&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.35em&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#1C386D&#8221; module_class=&#8221;ih-refs&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||28px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top:0\">References<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Beheshti A, Chavanon ML, Christiansen H. Emotion dysregulation in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry; 2020;20(1):120. <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12888-020-2442-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link.springer.com\/article\/10.1186\/s12888-020-2442-7<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Bond\u00fc R, Esser G. Justice and rejection sensitivity in children and adolescents with ADHD symptoms. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; 2015;24(2):185-198. <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00787-014-0560-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s00787-014-0560-9<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ginapp CM, Greenberg NR, MacDonald-Gagnon G, et al. &#8216;Dysregulated not deficit&#8217;: a qualitative study on symptomatology of ADHD in young adults. 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