5 Symptoms of Rejection-Sensitive Dysphoria in People with Complex PTSD

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Published on Feb 09, 2024 06:13 pm IST

  • From self-sabotaging behavior to avoiding social situations, here are some of the signs of rejection-sensitive dysphoria in C-PTSD.

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Complex PTSD refers to a mental condition where a person may experience PTSD symptoms along with additional symptoms.  Rejection-sensitive dysphoria complex is a term used in PTSD where people have difficulty accepting perceived rejection or failure. "Living with RSD can be challenging, but it's important to remember that you are not alone.  Many individuals with CPTSD experience this, and there are ways to deal with it," Written by therapist Linda Meredith (Unsplash)
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Complex PTSD refers to a mental condition where a person may experience PTSD symptoms along with additional symptoms. Rejection-sensitive dysphoria complex is a term used in PTSD where people have difficulty accepting perceived rejection or failure. Therapist Linda Meredith wrote, “Living with RSD can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that you are not alone. Many individuals with CPTSD experience it, and there are ways to cope.”

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People with rejection-sensitive dysphoria may have heightened emotional reactions, especially to difficult emotions like sadness and anger.  (Unsplash)
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People with rejection-sensitive dysphoria may have heightened emotional reactions, especially to difficult emotions like sadness and anger. (Unsplash)

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He is also a harsh critic of himself.  They talk to themselves in a very negative tone – this can affect their self-esteem.  (Unsplash)
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He is also a harsh critic of himself. They talk to themselves in a very negative tone – this can affect their self-esteem. (Unsplash)

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They try to avoid social situations for fear of being rejected by people.  They try to isolate themselves.  (Unsplash)
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They try to avoid social situations for fear of being rejected by people. They try to isolate themselves. (Unsplash)

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They have severe difficulty trusting people.  They feel that eventually they will get hurt.  Therefore, they try not to be sensitive towards anyone.  (Unsplash)
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They have severe difficulty trusting people. They feel that eventually they will get hurt. Therefore, they try not to be vulnerable to anyone. (Unsplash)

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Self-sabotaging behavior patterns such as withdrawing from relationships or letting go of opportunities due to fear of failure are very common in rejection-sensitive dysphoria.  (Unsplash)
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Self-destructive behavior patterns such as withdrawing from relationships or letting go of opportunities due to fear of failure are very common in rejection-sensitive dysphoria. (Unsplash)

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