Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi all, hope you can provide insight into how you manage rejection sensitivity disorder. If you experience this too. I had no idea there was a label that described how I have always felt, mainly in the workplace over the years. But having read the amazing book ‘Untypical’ by Pete Wharmby last week, thought I’d reach out here in this safe-space to see if anyone had any words of advice. Thank you.
Thank you both, I'll try to check it out! I did find my way onto the website and looked and the infographics which were super helpful. I really, really struggle with videos. I've started listening to the audiobook Untypical while doing chores yesterday and that's been very good so far!
The video I have posted above should help you.
Thank you, and to you. Definitely watch the video above that Ausomely Autistic posted. It’s especially useful if like me you’re a visual learner :)
Hi Patrick!
I don't have any tips I'm afraid but wanted to thank you for your post and say that you're not alone. I've recently discovered this term myself and it really does describe how I feel. I'll be doing some research into the book you mentioned :) if I find anything helpful I'll let you know.
Take care and try to stay kind to yourself.
You are so welcome. I am glad you found the presentation helpful, you can find more presentations like that one on the Aucademy YouTube channel. It is brilliant! Thanks for the compliment, much appreciated.
I am glad you enjoyed Untypical. Thanks for the brilliant review. I have heard about Pete Wharmby’s other books, it sounds good too.
Wow thank you so much for that. You’ve definitely lived up to your handle ️ That was an immensely helpful presentation. Now have the tools to move forward and don’t feel so helpless. Pete’s book is awesome. I found it quite biographical in its content and read it in 2 days. OH is now reading it too. They’ve written another one on special interests, reading that one next. Highly recommended.
Hello. I don’t have any advice about Rejection Sensitivity as I don’t experience it but this video below might help:
Rejection Sensitivity:
https://www.youtube.com/live/bonc8qtj0y4?feature=share
In the video an autistic person explains his experience of rejection sensitivity and how to manage it.
Patrick said:But having read the amazing book ‘Untypical’ by Pete Wharmby last week,
I am very much looking forward to reading this book, I am glad you enjoyed it.
I hope this helps.
Hello Patrick.
That's a new one on me so I've just googled it and found a lot to read. After a quick look I see they're calling it RSD and linking it with ADHD which I don't have. I see no mention of ASD but certainly know the feeling. I'll read some more later.
Thank you for posting.
Ben