Understanding and Coping with Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is an extreme emotional reaction to perceived or actual rejection, criticism, or failure. People who experience RSD may feel overwhelming sadness, anger, or shame in response to situations where they believe they are being criticized or rejected—even if this belief is inaccurate. The worksheet includes a checklist for people to determine if they have RSD, a list of coping techniques, questions to help people understand their RSD, and a recording form to help people keep track of the effectiveness of the techniques they try. (social anxiety, relationships)