Rejection Sensitivity is more than feeling bad—it’s a powerful emotional response that can affect relationships, mental health, and daily life. Understand its symptoms, causes, and how therapy can help manage it, especially for those with ADHD or anxiety.
When you hear “alter ego,” what pops into your mind? Maybe a Gen Z video game character with armor and superpowers? Someone smashing through life like they’re in God mode? Turns out, it’s not just fiction or fantasy. It’s real psychology — and it’s powerful. What’s an Alter Ego, Really? Your alter ego isn’t a fake version of you. It’s you, without fear. The version that shows up when anxiety, doubt, or overthinking tries to take over. Psychologists even have a name for this:
