Q: My teen struggles massively with rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD). She has big reactions to situations that don’t always justify such a response.
She doesn’t seem to realize the degree to which RSD impacts how she interprets the world. How can I help her understand and recognize RSD without further triggering her?RSD wouldn’t be RSD if it didn’t alter people’s perceptions.
This is precisely how it functions and multiplies. A sideways glance or a mumbled response can trigger a misinterpretation that leads to an exaggerated response.
Either way, with RSD, real or perceived rejection and disapproval cause extreme emotional pain.When somebody fears rejection, they scan for signs of it everywhere.
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