RSD P5
Section 4 of the ADHD Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) Toolkit provides three concrete reflection prompts designed to help readers interrupt emotional spirals and gain clarity. The section explains that writing thoughts down slows the brain’s reaction, aiding perspective‑taking, and points readers to a printable reflection journal in the guide’s final section. Each prompt includes a purpose statement and a concrete example: 1) “What triggered me?” – to identify the surface event that sparked the nervous system response; 2) “What story did I tell myself?” – to uncover the interpretive narrative often rooted in past rejection patterns; 3) “What emotion came up strongest?” – to name the dominant feeling, giving it shape and reducing overwhelm.
Topics
Prompt 1 – Identify the Trigger Event
Guides the user to pinpoint the immediate surface event that set off their nervous system response.
Prompt 2 – Uncover the Personal Story
Encourages the user to recognize the interpretive narrative their brain creates, often linked to past rejection experiences.
Prompt 3 – Name the Dominant Emotion
Helps the user label the strongest feeling they experienced, giving it shape to reduce its overwhelming impact.