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Have you ever thought someone was upset with you, even though they hadn't said anything? Maybe your partner got quiet, a friend didn't invite you, or your boss said, "Can we talk?"
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can make these moments feel overwhelming. Your brain may work like predictive text, using past experiences to fill in missing information and expecting rejection before you know what's actually happening.
In this video, Dr. Daniel Fox explains why your mind may expect rejection, how past experiences shape those expectations, and why your emotions can become intense before you have all the facts.
Understanding the difference between what your mind predicts and what you actually know can help you better understand your reactions.
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Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and multi-award-winning author. He has over 20 years of experience specializing in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders across state and federal prison systems, universities, and private practice. His clinical focus includes personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and relationship functioning.
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00:00 — What Is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria?
00:15 — Why Your Brain Predicts Rejection
00:35 — How Everyday Situations Trigger Rejection Fears
00:55 — When Your Mind Fills In Missing Information
01:15 — How Past Experiences Shape Expectations
01:40 — Why Your Brain's Predictions Can Be Wrong
02:00 — Why Emotions Intensify Before You Know the Truth