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Fear of abandonment: 5 unexpected ways it can show up

Published on Sep 02, 2024 02:55 PM IST

From grief to a major life change, here are a few situations that can trigger our fear of abandonment.

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When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, the fear of abandonment gets imbibed in us at an early age. The absence of love and affection from our parents and caregivers fuels this fear. This further shapes our behavioural and thought patterns in our adulthood as well and impacts the way we behave in our adult relationships. “When we think about the fear of abandonment, our minds often jump to dramatic scenarios—heart-wrenching breakups, a partner walking out the door, or being left behind by someone we love,” wrote Therapist Stephanie Rigg. She further noted down how our fear of abandonment can show up in unexpected ways.(Unsplash)

Published on Sep 02, 2024 02:55 PM IST

When we are brought up in dysfunctional homes, the fear of abandonment gets imbibed in us at an early age. The absence of love and affection from our parents and caregivers fuels this fear. This further shapes our behavioural and thought patterns in our adulthood as well and impacts the way we behave in our adult relationships. “When we think about the fear of abandonment, our minds often jump to dramatic scenarios—heart-wrenching breakups, a partner walking out the door, or being left behind by someone we love,” wrote Therapist Stephanie Rigg. She further noted down how our fear of abandonment can show up in unexpected ways.(Unsplash)

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Grief: In times of grief or loss, we seek the comfort of a partner. When we do not find that, it can trigger the fear of abandonment, leading to resentment, anxiety and loneliness. (Unsplash)

Published on Sep 02, 2024 02:55 PM IST

Grief: In times of grief or loss, we seek the comfort of a partner. When we do not find that, it can trigger the fear of abandonment, leading to resentment, anxiety and loneliness. (Unsplash)

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Sickness: In times of sickness, we crave the warmth and care of our loved ones. Absence of that can make us revisit the fear of abandonment, leading to anxiety. (Unsplash)

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Sickness: In times of sickness, we crave the warmth and care of our loved ones. Absence of that can make us revisit the fear of abandonment, leading to anxiety. (Unsplash)

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Unexpected situations: Be it missing a flight or a sudden job loss, the loss of control can make us get into the downward spiral of fear about everything around us. (Unsplash)

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Unexpected situations: Be it missing a flight or a sudden job loss, the loss of control can make us get into the downward spiral of fear about everything around us. (Unsplash)

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A major life change: A major life change can make us feel vulnerable and scared. This can further trigger the fear of abandonment. (Unsplash)

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A major life change: A major life change can make us feel vulnerable and scared. This can further trigger the fear of abandonment. (Unsplash)

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Emotionally overwhelmed: When we feel overwhelmed with a surge of difficult emotions, we crave the care of an understanding partner – failing to find that can make us scared, anxious and lonely. (Unsplash)

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Emotionally overwhelmed: When we feel overwhelmed with a surge of difficult emotions, we crave the care of an understanding partner – failing to find that can make us scared, anxious and lonely. (Unsplash)

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