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Does anyone else have rejection sensitive dysphoria? I've only heard about it today and keen to hear how to manage it before my relationship implodes đ .
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The thing about RSD is that itâs actually usually a sub issue within neurodivergencies. It is MOST common in ADHD and autism, but doubley so if you happen to have both autism AND adhd. I have both, so I have RSD up the wazoo. RSD triggers episodes of severe emotional distress, and usually itâs not understood unless you yourself have it or are talking to someone who knows what theyâre talking about. Luckily, my psych did! She helped me notice that I have these issues and how to manage my episodes. My RSD episodes usually go from nervous, to okay now Iâm really REALLY angry, and then I end off really depressed.
Yes I have severe RSD! It affects about every aspect of my life from work, to friends. To family. To my relationship. Rsd is basically when my body considers something a rejection, rational or not, and triggers my fight or flight. Some good examples are criticism from my boss gets me so embarrassed shamed and afraid I am going to be hated by my coworkers and bosses that i will almost be crying and having a meltdown in the bathroom. Sometimes I DO have meltdowns from it. Lots of things you wouldnât think are rejection feel that way, like criticism, or even just a safe person âacting differentlyâ can make you feel rejected and trigger the bodyâs fight or flight. The biggest one is my relationship, if my boyfriend seems moody whether itâs because of me or not my body goes into panic mode and I am emotional, angry, sad, and afraid. Sometimes I even convince myself theyâre gonna hate me.
It's not an actual diagnosis, it's just a good way to tell people how rejection makes you feel.
@feralsharkdog it is not a diagnosis but it is a clinical term, it is considered a sub symptom of other disorders. :)
I think being upset when you're rejected is normal so I'm not convinced by the idea of rsd
@IndoorCat that is not actually what it entails id recommend more research
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