Fear of abandonment

Beginning new relationships or maintaining old ones can be terrifying if you struggle with the fear of abandonment. This fear may have resulted from attachment relationships with caregivers, past experiences in romantic relationships, or past experiences of trauma. Regardless of the origin, it’s important to note that despite how pervasive it feels, the fear of

Fear of abandonment, what is it and what causes it? Learn more about the signs and symptoms of fear of abandonment and how to overcome it.

Abandonment Fear Often Comes From Different Types of Childhood Loss This loss can take many forms: The loss of a parent, grandparent, sibling or pet Loss of a home or friends and community Not receiving the love and nurturance that you needed Not being noticed Being left alone too young for too long Being with a family who find your emotions ‘too much’