#rejection-sensitivity

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3 days ago

The Intensity of Rejection Sensitivity in Perfectionism

Perfectionism stems from rejection sensitivity, causing idealization of the unattainable, devaluation of what one has, and chronic comparison and yearning for approval.
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3 weeks ago

Love Addiction: An Evolving Concept

For example, terms such as " rejection sensitivity dysphoria" achieve instant diagnostic status-and an acronym (RSD)-due to their popular, intuitive appeal. It's highly misleading and can do more harm than good when people embrace such concepts naively and out of context, what has been dubbed "social-media-associated abnormal illness behavior (SMAAIB in How Does Social Media Contribute to Teen Mental Illness?).
Mental health
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Rejection Sensitivity Isn't a Dead End

Rejection sensitivity is often reinforced by a harsh early environment.
It is linked to personalizing bad outcomes.
Improved self-esteem can come from relying on our own character.
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