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Today we are looking at a condition called, rejection sensitive dysphoria or RSD, this is a condition that my eldest daughter has been diagnosed with along with ADHD. This condition isn’t something I have ever heard of till now.
It is a condition that causes intense emotional pain when
someone feels rejected, criticized, or fails.
People with RSD may avoid situations where they might fail or be
rejected it can affect children, teens, and adults.
RSD is not an official medical diagnosis, but there are
treatments that can help
Symptoms of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Rejection can, and often does, provoke an emotional response in
all of us. What marks RSD is that this response is inappropriate for the
circumstance and can last for days or longer after the rejection. Symptoms of
Rejection Sensitive dysphoria can vary from person to person, but some common
symptoms include:
- Chronically
low self-esteem
- Inability
or trouble containing emotions after being rejected – such as fits of
anger or tears
- Sudden
drops into depression or anxiety, such as those typically hallmarked by
bipolar
- Avoidance
of tasks, big or small, that could end in failure
- People
pleasing behaviour
- Fear
or apprehension of authority figures
- Perfectionism
or overcompensation for internal feelings of shortcomings
- Isolating
behaviours
- Stage
fright, fear of public speaking or social awkwardness even around friends
and family
RSD can impact many aspects of life, including relationships,
academics, and professional endeavours. It can also lead to anxiety,
depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts or behaviours.
Causes
- Differences
in brain structure that make it harder to regulate emotions and behaviours
related to rejection
- A
deep-seated fear of negative judgment
- A
sense of falling short, failing to meet one's own high standards or
others' expectations
Treatment is a combination of medications, therapies, and
lifestyle changes. A big part is learning how to manage and cope with RSD can
help people live fulfilling lives.
This is such an important topic, and I appreciate you sharing your experience with RSD. It's eye-opening to learn about the intense emotional challenges that come with it, especially how rejection can lead to overwhelming feelings that last far longer than expected. It's crucial that people understand this condition more deeply, as it often overlaps with ADHD and other struggles. The symptoms you listed resonate deeply with how many people might feel but don't know how to explain. Thanks for shedding light on this!
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