Question 1

i got fear of abandonment, how do i treat it?

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Therapy : Get into individual therapy, most effective will be psychodynamic therapy.

Question 2

is fear of abandonment the same as anxiety?

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: It could be a symptom of general anxiety disorder if the fear is out of proportion to the actual circumstance.

Question 3

how do i deal with my fear of abandonment from health care providers?

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Get reassurance from: 2 or 3 doctors in your area and discuss your issues with them. Some drs are dropping insurances because of poor  compensation. I'm not sure if this is your particular issue but nevertheless facing reality head on should calm some of your fears. Best wishes !

Question 4

i have intense fears of abandonment i go from thinking the world of a person to thinking they are cruel and dont care enough. i get mood swings is this a sign of anxiety?

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: Life often sends us challenges we find difficult. It is a good reason to have a talk with your doc. If you have a good checkup they can refer you to a life coach to learn the skillset  needed to face your stressors with more confidence. While you learn these techniques they may uncover some triggers to the thoughts that you can learn to handle better.

Question 5

is it possible that divorced parents at the age of 10 spark fear of abandonment?

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Divorce: It is certainly possible, try to follow your child's behavior to make sure he or she is not developing anxiety, make sure your child knows that he or she will be loved regardless, also family therapy can be very helpful in helping a child manage a divorcee successfully. Best.

Question 6

my parents separated when i was really young and my dad was barely around anymore is that were my fear of abandonment stems from?

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: I find it a common trigger to anxiety. You want a stable household with both parents contributing to your formative years. Loss of one whether by divorce/separation/death can plant the seed of anxiety. If one why not both gone? For really young kids its also a matter of where will I get food/sleep/who will care for me. I encourage parents in split homes to discuss custodial (just in case) plans

Question 7

can divorced parents spark fear of abandonment in a 10 year old?

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Of course: It depends on custody and how much true love is provided. Parents should be unanimous in how this is achieved.

Question 8

i have been diagnosed with bpd and major chronic depression.  since there is no way that i can afford ongoing therapy, i have been researching bpd, the fear of abandonment is definitely accurate, but the second major problem is with anger, which causes th

Accepted Answer

Need treatment: While anxiety and anger are two common factors in BPD, there is also frequently a significant biochemical  problem in the brain too. Good control of symptoms is unlikely without professional help) medications and/or therapy).

Question 9

i think i have bpd is this bpd,fear of abandonment,really bad inpalses,bad mood swings,suicidal thoughts and yeah?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, those symptoms may be seen in borderline personality disorder but bipolar disorder can't be ruled out. Absolutely, you need to see a psychiatrist or psychologist as soon as possible.

Question 10

might it happen that a person have borderline personality disorder without abandonment fears?

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No: Fear of abandonment is a core issue in borderline personality disorder.

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I have intense fears of abandonment i go from thinking the world of a person to thinking they are cruel and dont care enough. i get mood swings is this a sign of anxiety?

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Is it possible that divorced parents at the age of 10 spark fear of abandonment?

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My parents separated when i was really young and my dad was barely around anymore is that were my fear of abandonment stems from?

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Can divorced parents spark fear of abandonment in a 10 year old?

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I have been diagnosed with bpd and major chronic depression. since there is no way that i can afford ongoing therapy, i have been researching bpd, the fear of abandonment is definitely accurate, but the second major problem is with anger, which causes th

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I think i have bpd is this bpd,fear of abandonment,really bad inpalses,bad mood swings,suicidal thoughts and yeah?

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Might it happen that a person have borderline personality disorder without abandonment fears?

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