May 28, 2026

Added: 2026-06-02

[00:00:00]about the triggers, nobody realizes our triggers when it comes to RSD.

[00:00:05]Some common ones are constructive criticism, neutral tone, a delayed response, someone looking distracted, not being chosen, someone setting a boundary, being misunderstood, feeling left out, being corrected, not getting praise, plans changing, social media silence after you post something vulnerable. So, maybe your partner says, "I need a little space."

[00:00:29]Like, a healthy statement, right? But, an RSD brain might hear, "You're too much. I don't want you."

[00:00:38]That's why people with RSD often react to the meaning they assigned, not just the words that were said.

[00:00:45]The pain is real, even when the interpretation is a little off.