@melrobbins: If one text can send you into a spiral trying to figure out whether someone’s mad at you, you need to understand this symptom of ADHD: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Dr. Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist and leading expert on ADHD, explains one of the least talked about, but most impactful, symptoms of ADHD. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is an intense emotional response to real or perceived rejection, criticism, or disappointment. And for many people with ADHD, it can make a simple text message feel devastating. As Dr. Hamdani explains, the emotional part of the ADHD brain can react before the logical part has a chance to catch up. That's why something that seems small to everyone else can completely consume your day. If you've ever felt this way, you're not dramatic. You're not weak. And you're definitely not alone. This episode is exactly what you need. Stay tuned - this episode drops Thursday August 20th! 🎧 “The ADHD Doctor: How to Focus, Stop Procrastinating, Manage Your Emotions, & Feel in Control”
Mel Robbins
Region: US
Wednesday 19 August 2026 13:51:17 GMT
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Root Publications :
The more I watch contents on mental health, I see things I and my friends count as a flex to be as a result of mental health issues.
Just discovered recently that I might have ADHD. I will love to know how to fix it.
2026-09-05 18:41:23
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Speak English with Polyglot :
Download Podscape on Google Play to listen to Mel Robbins and other amazing podcasts for free 🎧
2026-08-19 14:39:57
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Noshi0101 :
Then combine it with abandonment trauma and 😮💨
2026-08-21 22:12:33
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Ambeherra :
never give people that type of power over you. I have no fear if anyone likes or dislikes me. heal your trauma! that type of fear is rooted in trauma
2026-08-23 08:10:01
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JoRae72🙏❤️ :
As an educator with kids with disabilities and behavioral issues, how is this a disforia? We all have this issue with certain phrases like this because it’s open ended and not a concrete statement. We are just making something out of nothing. Come on?! 🙄
2026-08-24 11:05:56
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Women :
Is this on the podcast ? If yes what’s it called
2026-08-20 03:01:11
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Nira 🦋 :
Just be kind, and understand that you don't need to understand in order to be kind and loving for somebody else 🙂
2026-08-20 18:04:00
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Josh | Dad Life :
Incredibly accurate to me
2026-08-27 12:55:03
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~☆ Jess K. ☆~ :
one time my boss replied with a "k" and I drove to work 1.5 hours early because I thought she was gonna fire me.
2026-08-24 13:46:20
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user010196 :
Don’t get me started with “can we chat really quick?” My spirit leaves my body when I read that!
2026-08-20 23:09:54
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jefassweets :
Omg that is so me I am such an overthink so bad
2026-08-23 06:27:32
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JoJo :
yep. If only my 20 something self understood better- took me turning 50 before learning to regulate😏
2026-08-22 00:56:22
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Mesey.J 🤍 :
To be seen 🫣
2026-08-20 17:33:58
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Lyss :
I love listening to you messages and improving you life, but this is exactly why when you say to “stop taking things personally” I struggle. I try so hard because I want to not care and I just can’t. I would love a toolkit fit for those with adhd minds to overcome this!
2026-08-19 19:23:54
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ANDREW ONLINE FITNESS COACH :
This is where mental-health content online gets tricky. A relatable experience can make thousands of people recognize themselves, but recognition isn't the same thing as diagnosis.
2026-08-20 19:40:22
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KittyHawk :
I needed this right now
2026-08-19 16:52:22
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Awakening With Sarah :
Spot on
2026-08-23 04:12:20
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Pi Pi Tuan :
This is how I screwed up.
2026-08-21 05:37:47
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The Limitless US :
When the emotional brain moves at 100 mph and logic is stuck in traffic, a simple short message feels like the end of the world. 🧠🛑📱
2026-08-19 14:16:57
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cc :
this sounds like me 😆
2026-08-19 14:07:10
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kleopatra| Mindset Motivator :
Learning,thank you for sharing
2026-08-31 18:48:11
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Martha Sidey :
Wow I never know this existed, I have this so bad, my mind always imagines this its crazy to observe myself with this
2026-08-21 19:10:36
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Ash💕 :
Anyone else notice the back button saying 56 other messages 🥲🥲😂😂👌
2026-08-20 20:49:57
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N𝓪𝓷𝓬𝔂𝓑𝓪𝓷𝓴𝓼_𝓜𝓠 :
I got this 🫣🫢 it spirals 🌀 so bad
2026-08-20 09:31:15
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rhe :
I’m SO excited for this episode!!! ✨
2026-08-20 03:21:14
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