Why Your ADHD Can't Take No for an Answer
It feels like a sudden wall has been built in front of you. When someone says no, your heart might race or your skin might feel hot. You are not being difficult or stubborn. Your brain is reacting to a deep internal shift.
What is it?
This feeling is often a mix of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and a struggle with cognitive flexibility. It means your brain has a very hard time switching gears once it has a goal in mind. When that goal is blocked, your system goes into a state of high alert.
Signs & Symptoms
Why does this happen?
The Science Bit involves your prefrontal cortex and your amygdala. In an ADHD brain, the prefrontal cortex has a harder time regulating strong emotions. When you hear 'no,' your dopamine levels can crash. Your amygdala sees this as a threat and triggers a fight or flight response.
The Action Plan
Pause the talk
Stop speaking as soon as you feel the heat in your face.
Change the scene
Walk into a different room to reset your physical environment.
Label the feeling
Say to yourself, 'This is my ADHD reacting, not the truth.'
Stop fighting your brain.
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