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Is ignoring offensive comments, hate or criticism just avoidance? Would ignoring them or isolating myself from such situations help with rejection sensitive dysphoria or make it worse?
I think ignoring it as much as possible is a good thing. Reacting to it always seems to exacerbate the situation and make it worse in my experience
As for isolating yourself from such situations, I think it is almost impossible to isolate yourself completely or you will isolate yourself from other people entirely. However, I think avoiding situations where you know it might be triggered makes perfect sense. I used to think avoiding situations where I would be triggered was a sign of weakness, I now realise it is a sign of strength
I think ignoring it as much as possible is a good thing. Reacting to it always seems to exacerbate the situation and make it worse in my experience
As for isolating yourself from such situations, I think it is almost impossible to isolate yourself completely or you will isolate yourself from other people entirely. However, I think avoiding situations where you know it might be triggered makes perfect sense. I used to think avoiding situations where I would be triggered was a sign of weakness, I now realise it is a sign of strength
