Breaking the Stigma: Living with RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)

Women's Mental Health Podcast

Feeling alone and struggling with self-identity can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). In this episode of Women’s Mental Health Podcast Randi Owsley, LMSW and Jessica Bullwinkle, LMFT, dive into ways to make coping with RSD and emotional sensitivity easier.

Coping with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can be a challenging experience. However, there are coping skills and tools that can help you manage these symptoms. By learning more about RSD, identifying its symptoms, and understanding how it impacts your emotional sensitivity, you can begin to build your own set of coping mechanisms.

In our upcoming podcasts, we will be diving deeper into the important topics of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and therapy, medication, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. We will be exploring how these different approaches can help individuals with RSD and emotional sensitivity manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being.

What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is an intense emotional response triggered by the perception of rejection, criticism, or failure. It is a symptom commonly associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and can also occur in individuals with other mental health conditions.
What are the symptoms of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
Symptoms of RSD can include emotional sensitivity, intense feelings of shame, humiliation, or worthlessness, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with social interactions.
What causes Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
The exact cause of RSD is not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to differences in brain chemistry and functioning.
Can Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria be treated?
Yes, there are several treatment options available for individuals with RSD, including therapy, medication, and mindfulness practices.
What types of therapy are effective for Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) have all been shown to be effective in helping individuals with RSD manage their symptoms.
Is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria a common condition?
What are some coping strategies for Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
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Chapters

1. Understanding Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria (00:00:00)

2. Understanding RSD and Building Resiliency (00:11:08)

3. Understanding and Advocating for RSD (00:17:54)

4. Understanding and Communicating Criticism (00:21:52)