Our society is a world full of “trends” and “crazes” which can be hard to keep up with. These can range from fashion and beauty trends to fitness and health ones and can be totally ridiculous or incredibly helpful. Rejection therapy is something that has gradually crept more into the mainstream and become a trend, so here is a lowdown on this idea to help you understand it better.
What is Meant By Rejection Therapy?
Rejection therapy was invented as a solution to social anxiety, specifically focusing on the fear that many people have of rejection and how this deeply ingrained concern may stop many people from trying new things or putting themselves out there. The thinking on this matter is that the fear people have about this is related to how rare and painful those moments are, so the idea of rejection therapy is to actively seek out uncomfortable interactions where you’re likely to be rejected. The more frequently this rejection occurs, the more you’ll get used to it and not be so afraid.
Does it Work?
This is a new concept and most of the “evidence” about its effectiveness comes from anecdotes, so many people may not trust this as a source. However, from these anecdotes, there are many people praising rejection therapy. The common consensus seems to be that it is incredibly difficult to begin with, but gets easier as time goes on. However, some people find it uncomfortable no matter what and have concerns about putting members of the public in difficult situations.