Why Does Everybody Hate Me?: Living and Loving with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria

Alex Partridge, entrepreneur and host of the popular ADHD Chatter podcast, turns a spotlight on Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, the intense emotional pain tied to perceived rejection that affects the vast majority of people with ADHD. Drawing on his own life, from co-founding viral media brands to navigating adult relationships and mental health struggles, Partridge examines how the fear of rejection shapes behavior in ways that can quietly sabotage careers, friendships, and self-worth. The book blends personal narrative with practical insight for anyone who has ever catastrophized a delayed text or convinced themselves a thumbs-up emoji signals the end of a friendship.

Partridge narrates the book himself, and the effect is immediate. His candor and self-deprecating wit translate naturally to audio, lending an intimacy that a professional narrator could not replicate. The conversational pacing suits the subject well, making a clinical-sounding condition feel grounded and human across the nearly six-hour runtime. Listeners who recognize themselves in the experiences he describes will find the first-person delivery especially resonant.