If you have ADHD, autism, or AuDHD, that isn't you being "too sensitive." It's rejection sensitive dysphoria, and it's one of the most painful — and least talked-about — parts of being neurodivergent.A partner sighs at the wrong moment and the flood hits instantly — shame, panic, an overwhelming urge to disappear.

Finding a therapist can feel especially vulnerable when you’re unsure whether you’ll be understood—or expected to explain or prove your identity. These eight questions can help you recognize genuinely trans-affirming therapy and find someone who respects your identity, autonomy, and pace.