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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) Test

Does rejection hit you harder than it seems to hit others?

Based on: A traits screener for rejection sensitivity, often discussed in the ADHD community. RSD is NOT an official diagnosis — this measures patterns, not a condition.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria isn't a formal diagnosis — it's a way of describing intense emotional sensitivity to rejection or criticism. Answer based on your general experience. Nothing you enter is saved or linked to you.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Results are for self-reflection only. Only a licensed professional can diagnose a condition.

01Criticism, even when it's gentle, hits me much harder than it seems to hit others.
02I replay perceived rejections in my head long after they happen.
03A small sign of disapproval can ruin my whole day.
04I go out of my way to avoid situations where I might be rejected.
05I assume people are annoyed or disappointed with me without clear evidence.
06I feel intense emotional pain when I sense someone pulling away.
07I become a people-pleaser to avoid disappointing anyone.
08Perceived rejection makes me feel worthless, not just hurt.
09I hold back from trying things because I fear failing publicly.
10I need frequent reassurance that people still like me.
11A change in someone's tone can send me spiraling.
12I overreact — inside or outwardly — to feedback at work or school.
13I avoid sharing my real opinions so no one judges me.
14The fear of rejection stops me from getting close to people.
15My emotional reaction to rejection feels bigger than I can control.

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