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Why does rejection make one person anxious, another angry, and someone else shut down completely?
Two people can experience the same rejection but react very differently. The difference isn't always about how painful the rejection is. It's also about what that rejection means to each person.
For some, rejection reinforces the belief that they're unlovable. For others, it signals a loss of control or a threat to their sense of safety.
In this video, Dr. Daniel Fox explains how the meaning we assign to rejection shapes our emotional reactions and why understanding what's underneath those reactions can help us begin responding differently.
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Daniel J. Fox, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist in Texas, international speaker, and multi-award-winning author. He has over 20 years of experience specializing in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders across state and federal prison systems, universities, and private practice. His clinical focus includes personality disorders, ethics, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and relationship functioning.
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Time Content
0:00 Same rejection, different reactions
0:12 Anxiety, anger, and shutting down
0:28 Why the difference matters
0:40 What rejection means to you
0:54 Unlovable, losing control, or unsafe
1:10 Understanding the meaning underneath
1:22 Responding differently instead of repeating the pattern