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Layoff Anxiety and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD): What ADHD Brains Need to Know
For people with Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the threat of a layoff isn’t simply about losing a job. It can trigger deep emotional pain, shame, and feelings of worthlessness, especially when you also experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). When your nervous system is already wired to detect rejection and threat, a layoff rumor or unexpected job shift can feel like a personal attack. We’ve talked about RSD before in depth; see our posts “Understan

Rebecca Branham
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Emotional ROI for ADHD: Turn Feelings Into Focus Through Q4, Holidays, and Financial Stress
The end of the year can feel like a marathon of emotions; wrapping up projects at work, managing school events and after-school activities, planning for the holidays, and navigating financial pressure. For adults with ADHD, that combination of shifting priorities and emotional intensity can make focus and follow-through feel harder than ever. That’s why we hosted a live conversation with Agave Health ADHD Coaches Becca Branham and CJ Pringle to explore a concept we call Emo

Agave Health Team
Nov 10, 20254 min read


The Stress–Anxiety Loop: How to Break the Cycle and Reclaim Calm
A person with curly hair rests their face in their hands, eyes closed, appearing contemplative. Soft light filters through a window behind.

Andrew Brawner
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Understanding ADHD Triggers: Why Symptoms Flare and What You Can Do
If you’ve ever felt like your ADHD symptoms suddenly got worse out of nowhere, you’re not imagining it. ADHD isn’t static. Symptoms can...

Rebecca Branham
Sep 9, 20254 min read


Pathological Demand Avoidance: When Every Little Ask Feels Like a Full-Body “Nope”
If you’ve ever had an intense, irrational reaction to someone telling you to do something—like your partner saying, “Can you take out the...

Rebecca Branham
Mar 25, 20254 min read


The Many Faces of RSD: Understanding Its Impact in Different Contexts
Today, we're exploring a topic that many of you with ADHD might find particularly resonant: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) . RSD can...

Rebecca Branham
Jan 28, 20253 min read
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