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    What is a rejection wound? 5 ways to recognise it

    From facing difficulty in trusting others to being over dependent on people, here are a few ways to recogise the rejection wound.

    Published on: Mar 19, 2024 1:51 PM IST
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    A rejection is wound is the trauma of a past experience. Rejection wounds often mask new pain and trauma, making it difficult to separate between the past and the present experiences. This further makes healing more challenging. "For those with C-PTSD, recognizing a rejection wound can be particularly challenging. The intricate layers of past trauma often mask the pain of new or ongoing rejection, making it hard to identify and heal," wrote Therapist Linda Meredith. (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Mar 19, 2024 1:51 PM

    A rejection is wound is the trauma of a past experience. Rejection wounds often mask new pain and trauma, making it difficult to separate between the past and the present experiences. This further makes healing more challenging. "For those with C-PTSD, recognizing a rejection wound can be particularly challenging. The intricate layers of past trauma often mask the pain of new or ongoing rejection, making it hard to identify and heal," wrote Therapist Linda Meredith. (Unsplash)

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    Rejection wounds often show up as reluctance in developing new bonds or relationships because of the fear of abandonment.  (Pinterest)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Rejection wounds often show up as reluctance in developing new bonds or relationships because of the fear of abandonment.  (Pinterest)

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    To fill up a perceived void, people often become over dependent on others – they constantly seek external validation.  (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    To fill up a perceived void, people often become over dependent on others – they constantly seek external validation.  (Unsplash)

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    They are sensitive to criticism. Often feedback is interpreted as personal rejection, making them feel triggered.  (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    They are sensitive to criticism. Often feedback is interpreted as personal rejection, making them feel triggered.  (Unsplash)

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    They have a strong aversion towards vulnerability. This is a defense mechanism for avoiding rejections in life.  (Shutterstock)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    They have a strong aversion towards vulnerability. This is a defense mechanism for avoiding rejections in life.  (Shutterstock)

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    The fear of abandonment and the rejection wound also shows up as difficulties in trusting people and constantly questioning their loyalty.  (Unsplash)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Published on Mar 19, 2024 1:51 PM

    The fear of abandonment and the rejection wound also shows up as difficulties in trusting people and constantly questioning their loyalty.  (Unsplash)

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