This post explores the connection between rejection-sensitive dysphoria (RSD) and eating disorders, highlighting how emotional dysregulation stemming from RSD can contribute to the development of these conditions. The article delves into the intense emotional reactions to perceived rejection experienced by individuals with RSD, the tendency towards people-pleasing, and the avoidance of situations that could lead to criticism. It also discusses how internalizing these emotions can mirror mood disorders and how therapy can offer valuable support in understanding and managing these challenges.
Rejection-sensitive dysphoria is strongly associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder .Source: Nel Ranoko / Unsplash
ADHD puts individuals at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder. The overlap between eating disorders and ADHD could be a result of various factors unique to the person struggling, such as struggles with proprioception or theof being neurodivergent in a world built for neurotypical people. But, in this post, we'll focus on why the emotional dysregulation resulting from RSD could overlap with the development of an eating disorder.
REJECTION-SENSITIVE DYSPHORIA ADHD EATING DISORDERS EMOTIONAL DYSREGULATION THERAPY
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