Wednesday, September 16, 2026

LOOKED UP rejection dysphoria

https://www.prosperhealth.io/blog/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-in-autism

We learned this from therapist Hailey Light. 

Separately, Sean looked up and feels this fits: Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD) is a recognized mental health condition characterized by extreme social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation. People with AvPD intensely fear rejection, criticism, or embarrassment — so much so that they often avoid social, occupational, or academic activities where those risks might arise.

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