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Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria Self-Assessment (RSD-24)

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Take this screener if…

  • You feel intense emotional pain or shame when you think someone is upset with you.

  • You often assume you’ve disappointed others, even with little or no evidence.

  • You replay conversations or social interactions, worrying you did something wrong.

  • Criticism—even when constructive—feels devastating or hard to recover from.
     

What This Screener Is

This brief self-assessment is designed to help adults explore patterns of emotional hypersensitivity, self-blame, and social anxiety commonly linked to Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD).

While not a diagnostic tool, it offers insight into how rejection sensitivity may be affecting your relationships, self-esteem, and mental health.
 

24 Questions
 

Who It’s For

Adults (18+) who experience strong emotional reactions to perceived rejection, criticism, or disapproval—especially if these reactions interfere with relationships, work, or self-worth.
 

Duration

Approximately 5–7 minutes
 

What It Measures

The questionnaire explores common signs of RSD, such as:

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  • Emotional intensity in response to criticism, conflict, or exclusion

  • Chronic self-doubt, shame, or people-pleasing

  • Fear of letting others down or being misunderstood

  • Tendency to over-apologize or withdraw after perceived rejection

  • Difficulty trusting others' intentions or emotional consistency
     

Score Interpretation
 

Total Score Range: 0–96
 

0–41: Low Signs of RSD

You may be emotionally sensitive, but rejection or criticism is unlikely to cause overwhelming distress. You’re likely able to recover from interpersonal tension without significant disruption to your self-esteem or functioning.
 

42–72: Moderate Signs of RSD

You may frequently feel anxious about how others perceive you. While not all experiences are distressing, rejection or perceived failure may linger and impact how you relate to others or see yourself.
 

73–96: Strong Signs of RSD

Your responses suggest intense and persistent sensitivity to perceived rejection. This may affect your confidence, relationships, and mental health, especially if these patterns go unrecognized. Exploring these dynamics with a therapist may help you build emotional resilience and self-trust.
 

Support for Emotional Sensitivity
 

RSD is often underrecognized—especially in neurodivergent individuals who may have masked their distress for years.

High scores don’t mean you’re “too sensitive”—they reflect valid experiences of emotional pain, fear of rejection, and difficulty regulating shame or self-blame.

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If these patterns are affecting your well-being or relationships, you deserve support. A therapist who understands RSD and neurodivergence can help you build tools for emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and inner safety.


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