Why Does Everybody Hate Me?

[Alex’s book] is thorough, articulate, beautifully written, and validating for people with RSD. It is perfectly crafted for all those whose lives are distorted by perceptions of being hated, but who here can feel seen and accepted. A wonderful and much needed contribution. * William Dodson, MD, LF-APA *In a world with plenty of information, you can trust Alex to really care about helping people with ADHD symptoms such as RSD not feel alone, providing hope that progress, not perfection, is the safest goal. * Nelly Furtado *RSD is very real; Alex knows what he is talking about, and is a crucial voice on neurodivergence. This book is a great tonic for anyone who struggles with rejection. * Matt Haig *It takes a true visionary and a genuinely passionate advocate to take on something as painfully misunderstood as Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria, and Alex Partridge is that person. This passionate and profoundly moving book speaks directly to all those who struggle with one of the most challenging elements of ADHD, reassuring them that their lives do not need to be blighted by these awful feelings and offering them a guiding light in the darkness. Brilliant, honest, beautiful, and essential reading for all of us in the ADHD community - and beyond. * Edward Hallowell, MD *So few people understand how painful RSD is to live with, and how it can affect every part of someone’s life. Alex really gets it. By bringing RSD out of the shadows in this brilliant book, he takes away the stigma and the shame, replacing them with compassion, understanding and hope. * Dr Alex George *RSD is a very real threat to the mental health of so many people - it’s hard to understand the almost-physical pain that rejection can cause unless you’ve experienced it yourself, thousands of times. Why Does Everybody Hate Me? is a long-overdue and much-needed book: finally, someone is talking about the huge emotional burden that the neurodiverse community carries, and offering compassion, support and advice that can genuinely make a difference. * Bryony Gordon *Alex is so good at opening up the conversation about the most difficult and distressing parts of life with ADHD - this is such a helpful book for anyone who wonders why they constantly feel so ashamed and broken. Lots of practical advice, lots of kind words to support the reader - this book will make a huge difference to very many people. * Susannah Constantine *Once again Alex has produced a book that is essential reading for people who are living with ADHD. Understanding RSD is vital for the person who has ADHD and the people in the lives of someone who has ADHD. Alex explains with kindness,compassion and wit, how to live with RSD and no, everyone doesn’t hate you, it’s RSD! * Dr Mark Rackley *

Alex Partridge is a pioneer of social media content, and founded UNILAD and LADBible at the age of 21. In 2017 Alex won a major legal dispute over the ownership of UNILAD.

Having uncoupled himself from both brands, Alex is now a neurodiversity and mental health advocate. Aged 34, he was diagnosed with ADHD and has developed a social media platform around neurodiversity. He hosts the chart-topping podcast ADHD Chatter. Alex’s first book, Now It All Makes Sense was published in 2025 and instantly became a Sunday Times bestseller.