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Fear of Abandonment

Fear of Abandonment

It's an intense fear of being left behind or rejected by someone important to you. This creates deep anxiety in relationships.

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Fear of abandonment is an overwhelming anxiety about being left behind or losing someone who matters deeply to you.

This fear can show up as clinging, jealousy, and constant reassurance-seeking. Paradoxically, these very behaviors can end up pushing the other person away.

The roots of this fear usually lie in childhood experiences. Through therapy, Mindy can help you build a sense of security — the feeling that 'I can be okay, even on my own.'

💡 Real-Life Example

'Even when a partner is briefly out of contact, feeling extreme anxiety — thinking, "Are they leaving me?"'

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