Rejection Sensitivity Treatment Plan

To treat rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD), therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) helps improve emotional regulation, medication addresses underlying ADHD or RSD symptoms, and coping strategies such as self-compassion and stress management build resilience.

Triggers include intense emotions or feelings of perceived or actual rejection, criticism, negative feedback, or social interactions that lead to overwhelming emotional reactions and evoke feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem.

No, rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is not just trauma. While past trauma can contribute, RSD often stems from neurobiological factors, such as its links to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotional dysregulation, and heightened sensitivity.