I Grew Up With Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. Parents Can Learn From My Story

I’ve always felt extremely vulnerable to criticism and rejection – as if I could be totally crushed at any moment, like an orange whose flesh is exposed without its peel.

A tiny negative touch from the outside world and I can implode into a sticky mess, dripping with sadness and rage. 

As someone with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, I certainly attracted a lot of criticism growing up.

This is very common: it’s estimated a child with ADHD experiences 20,000...