Feeling Upset and Emotional

yeah. i struggle a lot with rejection sensitive dysphoria because of my adhd. even tiny criticisms feel like outright hate to me. the only way i’ve found to cope with it is to be consciously aware that it’s not that deep and to be gentle with myself when i do feel that way. it’s hard to do and takes time but i’m slowly getting better

this happens to me all the time, especially with my dad and sister, but what i have been trying to learn is that a lot of the time, conveying the way you feel to the person can help just a bit, depending on if they're understanding of your feelings or not.. and hey if you ever need anything, feel free to message. <3

I struggle with this a lot especially when my family treats me differently sometimes

I definitely struggle with this too, it's totally black and white thinking

i think it’s also OK if something “hit you harder than it needed.” humans and emotions are so complex and what may hurt someone deeply may not affect someone else at all. it’s okay to feel and to be emotional. and like i said, it really comes down to emotional literacy as well. :)

i also get this way sometimes - as a young adult, i try not to take things too personally like i used to because i learned most of the time that people are projecting, and also reading up on ways to improve your emotional intelligence really helps - some advice i really wish i had learned/gotten growing up. i think also just letting yourself feel the emotions (it’s okay to get emotional, to cry, to be angry or frustrated) but then letting them pass. so basically not identifying too closely with your emotions - just allowing yourself to feel them but to not let them consume or possess you. hope this helps!

sometimes I do! but I think the best thing is to take a nap or do something you like to calm you down- sometimes even having a reassuring friend can help as well. I really like playing games so I do that at times, but I also like drawing and writing, so I can put myself in that kind of world when I am feeling bad to help me feel better