RSD can hit like a punch to the gut—sometimes from something as simple as a comment or a text.
It’s that intense emotional reaction to real or imagined rejection, criticism, or failure.
😣 One moment you’re fine. The next, you're spiraling—feeling embarrassed, ashamed, dysregulated, or like you’ve completely messed everything up.
If you’ve ever:
- Apologised for things that weren’t your fault
- Felt like criticism ruined your whole day
- Said yes just to avoid disappointing someone
- Assumed someone was mad at you when they went quiet...
Chances are, rejection sensitivity dysphoria is playing a bigger role than you realise.
In this episode, I’m sharing 10 subtle signs of RSD that show up in everyday life—plus a raw personal story about how a casual comment at 9:45pm led to a full-blown ugly-cry spiral… and what helped me come back to calm within 15 minutes.
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Some members said this one class alone was worth the price of joining.
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