ADHD Chatter ADHD Consultant shares his 4 minute SOLUTION to Rejection Sensitivity (RSD)
Jul 12, 2024
ADHD Consultant Matt Gupwell shares his 4-step STOP method for managing Rejection Sensitivity, offering practical tips on handling emotional reactions and reflecting on triggers effectively.
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Use The STOP Acronym To Pause RSD Reactions
- Do STOP when you feel a rejection flash: Stop, Take 30 seconds, Observe, Process.
- Use the 30-second pause to breathe and notice surroundings before reacting emotionally.
Check Context Before Responding To A Flash
- Observe what was happening just before and what you were thinking to spot missing context.
- Ask: did I flash because it was appropriate or because I missed something? to guide your response.
Cooking Sunday Dinner Triggered A RSD Flash
- Matt cooked an entire dinner feeling unappreciated and then flashed when his wife said the kitchen was a bomb site.
- He realised the comment was factual, not an attack, after using STOP and apologised calmly.