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Low self esteem

Outdoorfreedom

Hi, 

My son (8) was diagnosed in Jan but these issues have been happening for about 6 months now and are occuring more often. 

Sometimes when he's told off or his brother shouts at him, he cries, shouts and then it goes worse. He says things - nobody loves me, everyone hates me, I'm dumb, I'm stupid, I wish I was dead, I want to be dead, I have no-one. 

This situation can take up to 45 mins for to for him to calm down and he will go back into this state if I try to talk to him about it once he's calm.

I've put in a referral for mindmate, which will take ages. 

Where do I go from here? It's heart breaking.

Thanks. 

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  • Hi there Oudoorfreedom.

    I'm sorry to hear about your son, it is heartbreaking to watch our children go through this.

    Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RDS) is I think one of the most upsetting parts of the spectrum.

    These are some things to consider.

    Tips for Managing Sensitivity to Criticism:
    • Validate Feelings: Recognize that the pain from the criticism is real, even if the perceived rejection was not.
    • Focus on Strengths: Build self-esteem by focusing on areas of strength and expertise.
    • Clear Communication: Use direct, kind communication, avoiding ambiguous, sarcastic, or harsh language.
    • Establish Safety: Create environments where the person feels accepted, reducing the need to mask.
    • Seek Support: Therapy, especially cognitive behavioral techniques, can help manage the intense emotions associated with rejection

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  • Hi there Oudoorfreedom.

    I'm sorry to hear about your son, it is heartbreaking to watch our children go through this.

    Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RDS) is I think one of the most upsetting parts of the spectrum.

    These are some things to consider.

    Tips for Managing Sensitivity to Criticism:
    • Validate Feelings: Recognize that the pain from the criticism is real, even if the perceived rejection was not.
    • Focus on Strengths: Build self-esteem by focusing on areas of strength and expertise.
    • Clear Communication: Use direct, kind communication, avoiding ambiguous, sarcastic, or harsh language.
    • Establish Safety: Create environments where the person feels accepted, reducing the need to mask.
    • Seek Support: Therapy, especially cognitive behavioral techniques, can help manage the intense emotions associated with rejection

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