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How RSD Affects Daily Life: Overcoming Emotional Pain
For years, I wondered why small moments felt so big. Why criticism stayed with me. Why rejection felt like a wound. Learning about RSD helped me understand myself in a way I never…
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How Anxiety Changes the Way You See Yourself
I treated every anxious thought like it was a warning I needed to listen to. I thought my brain was protecting me. But I’ve started realizing that anxiety doesn’t always tell the truth.…
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Overthinking Love: A Neurodivergent Perspective
The author expresses their challenges with dating as a neurodivergent individual who feels uncomfortable in social situations and often overthinks interactions. Their experiences have led to a protective mindset, leading to avoidance of…
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Experiencing Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria in Real Time
I experienced a heavy wave of rejection last night. I noticed that my close friends had gathered together for what I can only assume was a New Year’s celebration. The thing is—I didn’t…
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Navigating Emotional Triggers from RSD
Recently, I was at a small get-together with close friends. They’re people who I love and trust deeply. The night started out lighthearted, full of laughter, shared stories, and the comfortable commotion that happens when…
