Understanding and Managing Rejection Sensitivity (RSD)

Alex sits down with Neurodiversity Consultant, Matt Gupwell, to discuss Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)

Topics:

00:00 Trailer

01:34 RSD Explained

03:32 The difference between RSD and Emotional Dysregulation

10:38 What are your biggest triggers?

11:59 Has RSD interfered with your working relationships?

15:35 RSD in relationships

26:46 Long term strategies

32:04 Is it hard for Neurotypicals to understand RSD?

33:40 Washing machine of woes

37:46 What is Alexithymia?

43:25 Theories as to the genesis of RSD

45:43 The HALT Theory

51:09 Your ADHD item (juggling balls)

56:33 How RSD is depicted on social media

59:18 The positive side of RSD

01:02:24 Closing advice

01:08:46 Your most impulsive thing

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