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Living with RSD: How to Help Ourselves & Our Loved Ones (Digital Guide)

 

Turn emotional overwhelm into a roadmap for connection.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) doesn’t just affect the person experiencing it—it affects every relationship they have. This guide moves past the "why" and gives you the "how." It is a practical manual for calming the nervous system, supporting partners, and repairing bonds without shame.

Inside this guide, you will discover:

  • The 60-Second Reset: Practical steps to take the moment you feel an emotional spiral starting.

  • Regulate First, Explain Later: Why logic fails during overwhelm and how to prioritize physical safety first.

  • A Roadmap for Loved Ones: Specific "scripts" and actions partners can take to provide safety instead of correction.

  • The Art of Repair: How to apologize and move forward after a reaction without falling into a shame cycle.

What’s Included:

  • The "Safety First" Protocol: A clear strategy for families to use when emotions get too big.

  • Communication Scripts: Real-world examples of what to say when you need space or when you're trying to help.

 

Perfect for: Individuals living with RSD who want better coping tools, and the partners, parents, or friends who love them.

"New to RSD? Check out Part 1: Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria: A Complete Guide to understand the science behind the feeling."

Living with RSD: How to support Ourselves & Our Loved Ones (Digital Guide)

  • We know reading about RSD can be a trigger itself. These guides are written with a focus on 'Safety' and 'Repair,' not 'Fixing' or 'Judgment'."

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