Personal Strategies
Tools and techniques for managing RSD in your daily life
Quick Tips for Right Now
The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
Ground yourself by naming 5 things you see, 4 you hear, 3 you touch, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
Cold Water Reset
Splash cold water on your face or hold ice cubes to activate your dive response and calm your nervous system.
Reality Check Questions
Ask yourself: "Is this definitely rejection, or could there be another explanation?"
Name It to Tame It
Simply saying "I'm having an RSD moment" can reduce its intensity by engaging your thinking brain.
In-Depth Guides
Grounding Techniques for RSD Moments
Practical techniques to bring yourself back to the present when rejection overwhelms you.
6 min read
Managing Your Inner Critic
How to quiet the harsh voice inside that amplifies rejection sensitivity.
8 min read
Building Emotional Resilience
Long-term strategies for strengthening your capacity to handle rejection.
10 min read
Your RSD Crisis Toolkit
A step-by-step guide for when you're in the middle of an intense RSD episode.
5 min read
Journaling for RSD
How to use journaling to process emotions, identify patterns, and build self-awareness.
7 min read
Practicing Self-Compassion
Learn to treat yourself with kindness when rejection hits hard.
6 min read
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