Social rejection: One study found that the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex is active when people are experiencing both physical pain and "social pain", in response to rejection. Rejection sensitive dysphoria, while not a formal diagnosis, is also a common symptom, affecting a majority with ADHD.

Social rejection: One study found that the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex is active when people are experiencing both physical pain and "social pain", in response to rejection. Rejection sensitive dysphoria, while not a formal diagnosis, is also a common symptom, affecting a majority with ADHD.