Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton dealing with RSD š¶ | Skip The Small Talk with Ellie Middleton
Oct 27, 2024
Explore the complex world of Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria as Ellie shares her personal experiences with anxiety and burnout. She discusses the challenges of seeking constant reassurance and feeling like an outsider at social events. Discover how praise can lead to self-doubt and the crippling effects of delayed replies. With a candid look at people-pleasing and the fear of vulnerability, Ellie highlights the importance of authenticity and self-value. Join her as she navigates friendship, connection, and the struggles of feeling overwhelmed in social situations.
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RSD Is A Persistent Social Pain
- Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) causes extreme pain from real or perceived rejection and feels like constant fear of abandonment.
- Ellie links RSD to autism, ADHD and similar fears in other conditions, noting it shapes daily social interpretation.
Praise Didnāt Stop The Spiral
- Ellie received explicit praise after interviewing Jordan but still convinced herself she was awful and that he hated her.
- She describes getting reassurance yet remaining tearful and unable to watch the recording.
New Friend, Old Fear
- Ellie made a new friend at a Pride of Britain after-party and got multiple friendly messages but still convinced they hated her when they didn't reply quickly.
- She explains how even explicit in-person validation fails to override her internal fear of being disliked.