Reviewing the Story

Reviewing the Story

A gentle post-RSD reflection tool for ADHD and neurodivergent women

When an RSD spiral hits, your brain goes into survival mode. Everything feels urgent, overwhelming, or personal—even if it isn’t. You don’t need to make sense of it right away. But later—when your body feels safer—you can gently explore what actually happened.

This Reviewing the Story worksheet helps you look back without shame, confusion, or self-blame. It doesn’t ask you to “talk yourself out of it.” Instead, it invites clarity, grounding, and compassion.

🌿 Created for ADHD women and ND folks who:

• Struggle to separate fear from fact
• Ruminate after conflict or shutdown
• Feel stuck in shame or confusion
• Want to rebuild trust in their own perspective

What’s Inside:

• A structured reflection format for RSD episodes
• Grounding prompts to sort what you felt vs. what happened
• Optional support questions for use with a therapist or trusted person
• Gentle reminders that your emotions made sense at the time

🧠 This isn’t a CBT worksheet.

It’s a healing tool to reclaim clarity and reduce post-spiral shame—without gaslighting yourself.

Printable .

Use as part of the SOOTHE protocol or anytime you're ready to process.