THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'A powerful new way to understand yourself' - Louann Brizendine, bestselling author of The Female Brain

'A lifeline' - Dr Judith Joseph, bestselling author of High Functioning

For anyone who has ever felt like they are too much. Too emotional. Too sensitive.

A lack of response from a friend about weekend plans has you replaying every interaction.

A short, blunt message from your manager leaves you convinced you're in trouble.

Your partner is distant for a minute, and you assume the relationship's over.

From leading psychiatrist Dr Sasha Hamdani - aka @thepsychdoctormd - comes this groundbreaking, practical guide to an overlooked, frequently misunderstood phenomenon: Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Often, but not exclusively, found in people with ADHD, RSD is extreme emotional pain triggered by the perception of rejection or criticism.

Blending psychiatry, neuroscience and her own lived experience, Dr Hamdani offers a clear explanation of the condition, and a questionnaire to assess your own level of emotional sensitivity. Her 'Calm Your Mind' twelve-step protocol is a suite of tools, from 'Label Your Emotions' to 'Understand Your Triggers', proven to help handle extreme emotion and spiralling.

Too Sensitive also features an extensive rundown of real-life situations known to trigger RSD, covering relationships, work and career, friendships, family and self worth and sets out how to manage them, in the moment.

'Whether you've always known you were "sensitive" or you're just beginning to understand it, this is your guide to turning that sensitivity into strength.' - Dr Sasha Hamdani

A groundbreaking guide to Rejection Sensitive Disorder (RSD) and a practical handbook for building emotional resilience especially around criticism and rejection, from a highly experienced clinical psychiatrist and leading content creator with over 2 million followers.

About the Author
Dr Sasha Hamdani is a Board-certified psychiatrist and ADHD clinical specialist with a millions-strong social media following across TikTok and Instagram (@thepsychdoctormd). Online, she breaks down stigma and provides accessible information about Rejection Sensitivity Disorder and ADHD from the unique perspective of someone who has been both a patient and a provider. She is the author of Too Sensitive.

Reviews
Insightful, compassionate, and empowering, this book offers a powerful new way to understand yourself. -- Louann Brizendine, Neuropsychiatrist, bestselling author of The Female Brain
So powerful . . . This book will help you understand your spirals and learn how to turn them into your strength! -- Paris Hilton
For anyone out there who has ever been gaslit into believing their emotions are a liability, Too Sensitive is a salve - and a lifeline. -- Dr. Judith Joseph, bestselling author of High Functioning
This book feels like we finally have a doctor's note and explains why we feel everything so loudly. -- Penn and Kim Holderness, authors of ADHD is Awesome



Book Information
ISBN 9781037413049
Author Sasha Hamdani
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Macmillan
Publisher Pan Macmillan
Weight(grams) 396g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 153mm * 24mm