1 / 2Too Sensitive: Rejection, Resilience, and the Science of Feeling Deeply
Science Feeling Deeply: Too Sensitive is Dr Sasha Hamdani’s guide to rejection sensitivity, emotional responses and resilience. It combines explanations of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria with a self-assessment questionnaire and a 12-step set of tools for handling intense emotions. The listing describes examples drawn from relationships, work, friendships, family and self-worth.
At a glance
- Explains Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and its often, but not exclusively, described connection with ADHD.
- Includes a questionnaire for assessing personal emotional sensitivity.
- Presents a 12-step Calm Your Mind protocol, with tools such as labelling emotions and identifying triggers.
- Covers potential triggers across relationships, work, friendships, family and self-worth.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines explanatory material with practical prompts and a structured set of coping tools.
- The examples span several parts of everyday life rather than focusing only on work or relationships.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Bluebird |
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| Publication date | 27 August 2026 |
| Edition | Main Market |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| Reading age | 18 years and up |
| ISBN-10 | 1035088258 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1035088256 |
| Weight listed | 428 g |
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| Dimensions | 5.75 x 1.14 x 8.94 inches |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes the book as a guide and offers a questionnaire and coping tools. It does not establish that these replace professional assessment or care.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking an introduction to rejection sensitivity and emotional responses.
- Readers looking for structured reflection tools and everyday examples related to relationships, work, friendships or family.
Less suited to
- Anyone seeking a clinical diagnosis or a substitute for individual mental health care based on a book alone.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The listing provides aggregate ratings only, with a small rating sample and both positive and lower-star responses. That spread offers limited guidance about readers’ experiences and does not identify particular strengths or criticisms. Consider the book’s stated focus, questionnaire and practical tools against your needs rather than treating the ratings as evidence of clinical effectiveness.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does Too Sensitive cover?
The listing says it explains Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, includes a self-assessment questionnaire and discusses triggers involving relationships, work, friendships, family and self-worth.
Does the book include practical exercises?
Yes. The description highlights a 12-step Calm Your Mind protocol, including tools for labelling emotions and understanding triggers.
Is the book specifically for people with ADHD?
The listing says Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is often, but not exclusively, found in people with ADHD. It does not describe the book as limited to that audience.
