How to Handle Rejection Without Completely Spiraling, According to an Expert

It can be easy to get caught up in your own thoughts when you're rejected. You might be wondering if you did something wrong or why you might have been rejected in the first place. "Give yourself the space to grieve and feel the sadness, then find someone you can trust and talk it through," Lopez says. Whether that person is a family member, friend, or therapist, they can help you understand that rejection just happens, and it doesn't necessarily mean you did anything wrong.

To help, here are some beginner tips for finding a therapist, if interested.