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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) (Or Why Your Brain Is Sobbing in a Bathroom Over One Slack Message)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is an extreme emotional response to perceived or actual rejection, criticism, or failure. It is often associated with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions. In the brain, RSD is believed to involve heightened activity in areas related to emotional regulation, threat detection, and pain processing.
Gillian Forth
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Yes, You Can Book Just One Session. No, I Won’t Judge You.
With me, you can buy just one 45 minute session and it’s totally possible you will identify solid next steps for yourself, find something to experiment with, or clarify your goals.
I’m not interested in pushing anyone toward a “high ticket” offer or manipulating someone into spending more under the guise that “if they were truly ready to invest in themselves the money wouldn’t matter,” or whatever BS I’ve seen before.
Who am I to say “you need at least 8 sessions to se
Gillian Forth
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Exercise: Prioritizing Tasks with Spoon Theory, Pacing Systems, and Core Belief Exploration
● Use spoon theory to manage energy and prevent burnout.
● Identify core beliefs around productivity, rest, and self-worth.
● Incorporate pacing systems to create a more sustainable work routine.
● Challenge perfectionism and embrace good enough.
● Connect tasks to core values to increase motivation and reduce overwhelm.
Gillian Forth
Jun 24, 20255 min read


🧠 ADHD & Time Blindness: Thinking Ahead When the Future Feels Fuzzy
If the future feels like an abstract concept or a blurry maybe, you're not alone. Many ADHDers experience time blindness—the difficulty of sensing time, anticipating consequences, or visualizing future events clearly. This can make being proactive feel impossible. But there are ways to work with your brain, not against it.
Gillian Forth
Jun 23, 20252 min read


Build a Lifestyle Instead of Chasing Goals
Getting off the hedonic treadmill isn't about stopping growth—it's about switching the fuel source. Instead of being powered by scarcity, fear, or social comparison, you get powered by meaning, connection, and self-trust.
Gillian Forth
Jun 21, 20252 min read


ADHD & Hormonal Changes
Women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) with ADHD often experience significant interactions between their menstrual cycles, ADHD symptoms, and hormonal fluctuations. These interactions can become even more pronounced during perimenopause and menopause.
Gillian Forth
Jun 20, 20252 min read
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