Why Criticism Feels Like Physical Pain (The Psychology of RSD)

Описание: Does one mean comment ruin your whole week? 💔

​If a slightly different tone of voice from a friend makes you spiral into panic, or if being "left on read" feels like physical torture, you aren't just "dramatic."
​You might be struggling with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD).

​For neurotypical people, rejection is annoying. But for you, it triggers the same areas of the brain as actual physical pain. You aren't imagining the hurt—it is real.
​In this video, on MindNest, we explain the neuroscience of your "Glass Heart":

​The "Broken Filter": Why your brain lacks the ability to regulate emotional wounds and why criticism hits you like a truck.

​The Chameleon Effect: How you developed the habit of People Pleasing and masking your true self just to avoid the possibility of rejection.

​Pre-Emptive Abandonment: Why you ghost people or quit jobs before they can hurt you.

​The "Fact Check" Method: A psychological tool to stop the spiral and separate your feelings from the facts.
​Your sensitivity is not a weakness. It just means you need a better shield.


​📚 REFERENCES & CONCEPTS:
​1. Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
​Dodson, W. (2016).
​The Science: Dr. William Dodson coined the term to describe the extreme emotional pain associated with perceived rejection, most commonly found in people with ADHD and Autism.
​2. Social Pain vs. Physical Pain
​Eisenberger, N. I. (2003). "Does Rejection Hurt?"
​The Study: fMRI scans show that social rejection activates the anterior cingulate cortex—the exact same region that processes physical injury.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only. The psychological techniques discussed should be used ethically for self-protection and personal development.