These are some really excellent responses, but I suspect that many of you have always thought and dealt with criticism and rejection in this manner. I am wondering if anyone has been able to make a change in their adult life. I too have problems dealing with rejection (mainly) and criticism, and it has always been that way for me. It must be stemming from thought processes and emotional responses acquired in childhood, but I can't quite point to a single event. Someone mentioned above not having a tendency to react emotionally to anything, whereas I do have that tendency particularly in this area, although I'm very analytical in most ways. I guess this calls for a change in the thought process about rejection and practicing and reinforcing that change. I've had some success there. For me right now, my biggest obstacle to moving forward, growing and getting outside of my boundaries is dealing with this issue. I am sure that I am avoiding many activities because of it.
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