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Modern Wisdom · September 7, 2026 · 1h 24m

Why You Feel Everything So Deeply (and how to survive it) - Dr Sasha Hamdani

Psychiatrist and ADHD specialist Dr. Sasha Hamdani dives into the experience of being highly emotionally sensitive. She unpacks Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), the Highly Sensitive Person trait, and the biological and environmental factors that shape sensitivity. The conversation covers why some people need constant reassurance, the impact of uncertainty, how emotional sensitivity can be a strength, and practical strategies for regulation.

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Dr. Hamdani defines Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and explains why social rejection can lead to intense emotional pain.
Hamdani discusses what it means to be a highly sensitive person, a trait characterized by deeper processing of sensory and emotional information.

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