5 Signs You Have Abandonment Anxiety | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Counseling Tools
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The video discusses abandonment anxiety and its signs, as well as the impact of unhealthy environments on individuals with this condition. One sign of abandonment anxiety is the need for control or being controlled by a partner, which may stem from growing up in chaotic or dysfunctional households. Another sign is a frequent need for praise, as individuals with abandonment anxiety often have low self-esteem and rely on others to validate their worth. Feeling insecure for no apparent reason can also be a sign, as traumatic memories from childhood may be stored in the body as feelings. Hypervigilance, constantly scanning for signs of abandonment and engaging in mind reading, is another sign. People with abandonment anxiety often assume that others' actions are about them and may stay in unhealthy relationships because being in a relationship is seen as better than being alone.
The video also highlights that individuals with abandonment anxiety often come from unhealthy environments and may find it easier to stay in predictable but unhealthy relationships rather than being alone. They may have a fear of being alone and struggle with their own thoughts. Abandonment anxiety can occur due to a lack of secure attachments in childhood or a series of bad relationships in adulthood. Recovery from abandonment anxiety often begins with developing a secure attachment with oneself, which involves being consistent, mindful, and responsive to one's own thoughts and needs. It also includes nurturing the relationship with oneself, validating thoughts and feelings, and providing self-encouragement.
Overall, the video emphasizes the signs of abandonment anxiety and the importance of developing a secure attachment with oneself to overcome this condition. It highlights the impact of unhealthy environments and the fear of being alone on individuals with abandonment anxiety.
The video discusses abandonment anxiety and its signs, as well as the impact of unhealthy environmen