Common RSD Situations
Explore common scenarios that trigger rejection sensitivity. Each situation has four modes to match what you need right now.
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Receiving Critical Feedback
When someone points out something you did wrong or could do better.
Friend Not Responding
When someone takes a long time to reply or leaves you on read.
Not Being Invited
Finding out about an event or gathering you weren't included in.
Partner Seems Distant
When your partner is quieter, less affectionate, or seems preoccupied.
Partner Brings Up an Issue
When your partner wants to discuss something that is bothering them.
Awkward Conversation
When a conversation falls flat or someone seems disinterested.
Someone Cancelled Plans
When a friend or date cancels or reschedules on you.
Performance Review
Formal or informal evaluation of your work or contributions.
Meeting New People
First impressions, making new connections, or joining a new group.
Corrected Publicly
Being corrected or called out in front of others.
Feeling Excluded Online
Seeing others interact in ways that don't include you.
Job Application Rejected
Not getting the job after applying or interviewing.
Someone Unfollowed You
Discovering someone unfollowed or unfriended you on social media.
Being Ghosted
When someone suddenly stops responding without explanation.
Your Idea Was Dismissed
When your suggestion or contribution is ignored or shot down.
Feeling Judged or Watched
Sensing that others are evaluating or criticising you silently.
They Took Hours to Reply
When someone's delayed response feels like a message itself.
Asking for Help
Needing to ask someone for assistance or a favour.
Call Went to Voicemail
When someone doesn't pick up your call.
No Response to Your Email
Waiting for a reply that never comes.
Comparing Yourself to Others
Seeing someone succeed where you feel you're falling short.
Friend Always Seems Busy
When a friend repeatedly can't make time for you.
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