{"id":32100,"date":"2023-05-26T11:23:32","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T09:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/?page_id=32100"},"modified":"2025-12-31T10:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T08:10:02","slug":"abandonment-issues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/abandonment-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Abandonment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-900 mb-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Do you ever feel like you\u2019re unimportant to people or like everyone\u2019s leaving you behind? If you answered a resounding \u201cyes\u201d to this, know that you\u2019re not alone\u2013many of us feel this at times. However, if you frequently feel this way in most (if not all) of your relationships, this may be a<strong> sign of abandonment issues<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Abandonment issues are persistent fears that the people in your life will leave or reject you. These fears can arise for many reasons, but they typically relate to insufficient early care. As it so happens, insufficient early care can also cause us to develop an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/insecure-attachment-in-childhood\/\">insecure attachment style<\/a>. This similarity suggests there\u2019s a link between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Dealing with a fear of abandonment on a day-to-day basis can be a struggle, especially in relationships. So, it\u2019s comforting to know that you can overcome abandonment issues in various ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">To answer all of the questions you may have on abandonment issues and how they relate to attachment styles, this article will cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-650 p-3 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eae2f94d\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What abandonment issues are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The causes of abandonment issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs of abandonment issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How abandonment issues and attachment issues relate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ways to work through abandonment issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping someone else with abandonment issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-100 py-4 mb-5 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff7f7\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-4 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#604c8d\">Do you know your attachment style?<br>Take our attachment quiz and find out now &#8211; fast, easy, free.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', {  'eventCategory': 'Hero Button',  'eventAction': 'Start Quiz'});\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.attachmentproject.com\/\" class=\"button-2 text-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Quiz<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-1200 mb-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group row justify-content-center align-items-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-5 col-sm-8 col-10 mb-md-0 mb-4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1-250x300.webp 250w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1-624x750.webp 624w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1-617x741.webp 617w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1-600x721.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1-150x180.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1-416x500.webp 416w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1-400x481.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1-247x297.webp 247w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Group-857-1-92x110.webp 92w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-7 col-sm-10 col-12\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-4 header-with-line-lg has-text-color\" style=\"color:#917dbf\">What Are Abandonment Issues?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Abandonment is a state of helplessness; being without protection. Feeling abandoned involves perceiving that we\u2019re unimportant and left on the sidelines. We may also feel betrayed by the person we believe is abandoning us.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\"><strong>Abandonment issues, on the other hand, are a persistent fear or expectation that other people will leave or reject you<\/strong>. It involves various behaviors and thoughts driven by these fears and anxiety which might look like checking a partner\u2019s text messages or becoming angry when they try to go out without you\u2013we\u2019ll cover more on these behaviors further on in this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-4 header-with-line-lg has-text-color\" style=\"color:#917dbf\">What Causes Abandonment Issues?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be wondering, <em>\u201cWhere do abandonment issues come from?\u201d<\/em> Well, the causes of abandonment issues can vary. However, much of the time, abandonment issues stem from difficult early childhood experiences and can be linked to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/mother-wound\/\">mother wound<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/father-wound\/\">father wound<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children can be \u201cabandoned\u201d in two ways: physically or emotionally. Physical abandonment involves a caregiver not being physically present. This could be due to a traumatic event leading to a death, parental separation, or a physical illness. Emotional abandonment, on the other hand, may occur when a primary caregiver isn\u2019t emotionally available for their child. This may be because of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-600 p-3 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eae2f94d\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A parent suffering from a mental health condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional abuse or neglect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parentification, where the child takes on some of the parent\u2019s responsibilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-3\">To learn more about parentification, check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/parentification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parentification and attachment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-lg-3 mb-0\">At this point, it may be worthwhile for you to assess whether abandonment issues are something you struggle with. For this reason, we address the common signs of abandonment issues below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-4 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#604c8d\">Do you know your attachment style?<br>Take our attachment quiz and find out now &#8211; fast, easy, free.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center\">\n<a onclick=\"ga('send', 'event', {  'eventCategory': 'Hero Button',  'eventAction': 'Start Quiz'});\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.attachmentproject.com\/\" class=\"button-2 text-center\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Quiz<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-100 mb-5 py-4 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff7f7\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-900 mb-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity separator-lg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-4 mw-700 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#917dbf\">Signs of Abandonment Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Abandonment issues symptoms look different for everyone. However, there are some common signs that you may notice if you, or someone you know, has abandonment issues. Let\u2019s start with the signs of abandonment issues in children.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-1100 mb-4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group row justify-content-center align-items-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-7 col-sm-10 col-12 order-md-1 order-2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-4 header-with-line-sm has-text-color\" style=\"color:#604c8d\">Signs of Abandonment Issues in Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Abandonment issues in children tend to manifest as separation anxiety. This typically appears at around 6\u201312 months of age.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common signs of abandonment issues in children are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-700 p-3 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eae2f94d\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Panicking and crying when their caregivers go out of sight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxieties around being left in a room alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulties concentrating and appearing hypervigilant (such as always checking where their primary caregivers are).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reluctance to go to daycare or be left with another adult.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-3\">Don\u2019t take this information the wrong way\u2013<strong>separation anxiety is common in children<\/strong>. In fact, it\u2019s a natural part of their development: When children are first born, they assume that they are the same person as their primary caregiver and that they\u2019re not an individual. It\u2019s only when they\u2019re around 7 months old that they begin to view themselves as separate from others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s think about this stage of development from an infant\u2019s point of view: At 7 months, an infant can\u2019t do a lot for themselves. They can\u2019t walk, change themselves, feed, or console themselves when they\u2019re tired\u2013they\u2019re solely dependent on their primary caregiver for survival. Therefore, when they realize that their caregiver is a separate person from themselves, <strong>they begin to feel anxious that their survival needs won\u2019t be met if their caregiver slips out of sight.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, separation anxiety is normal in infants. However, if circumstances cause it to continue past 3 years of age, then abandonment issues may develop. If abandonment issues aren\u2019t addressed in childhood or adolescence, they can continue into adulthood. So, what are the signs of this?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-5 col-sm-8 col-10 mb-md-0 mb-4 order-md-2 order-1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"894\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546.png 793w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-266x300.png 266w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-768x866.png 768w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-665x750.png 665w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-617x696.png 617w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-600x676.png 600w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-150x169.png 150w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-444x500.png 444w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-412x464.png 412w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-355x400.png 355w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-247x278.png 247w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-1546-98x110.png 98w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-1000 mb-5 position-relative\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity separator-sm\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-4 mw-700 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#604c8d\">Signs of Abandonment Issues in Adults<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The signs of abandonment issues differ drastically between adults.<\/strong> For example, some adults with abandonment issues may struggle with trust and jealousy, and generally feel insecure within themselves. Whereas others may feel a strong urge to please others and work hard for approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The exact pattern of behavior associated with abandonment issues can depend on a person\u2019s attachment style, so we provide the common symptoms of abandonment issues in each form of insecure attachment:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-750 mb-5 text-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-background-yellow has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333840\">Abandonment Issues Symptoms in Anxious Attachers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-600 p-3 my-4 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fdcd9c33\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>The desire for constant communication and physical contact whenever possible. Not receiving this may trigger feelings of insecurity and unimportance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/love\/clingy-relationship\/\">Clinginess in a romantic relationship<\/a> as being alone may bring doubts about how much a partner cares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeking reassurance and validation to ease anxieties about rejection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/people-pleasing\/\">people-pleasing<\/a> behaviors to prevent others from leaving.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jealousy around romantic partners spending time with other people, as it may feel like they\u2019re choosing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve experienced jealousy in a relationship and want to know more, check out our article, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/jealousy-attachment-styles\/\">Jealousy in Relationships: Do Attachment Styles Matter<\/a>?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-750 mb-5 text-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-background-blue has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333840\">Abandonment Issues Symptoms in Avoidant Attachers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-600 p-3 mt-4 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#84bdf133\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Self-reliance from an early age due to feelings of not being able to rely on others for comfort and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/abandonment-issues\/how-to-support\/\">support<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asking for help triggers fears of being rejected, abandoned, or disappointed in others.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suspicion of other people\u2019s intentions due to a deep-seated distrust in others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty expressing emotions and instead using techniques like distraction or changing the subject whenever emotions come up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoidance of commitment due to the fear of being abandoned in a romantic relationship. If someone with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/blog\/avoidant-attachment-style\/\">avoidant attachment style<\/a> does commitment, it may be accompanied by frequent requests for reassurance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-750 mb-5 text-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-background-pink has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333840\">Abandonment Issues Symptoms in Disorganized Attachers:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-600 p-3 my-4 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7716d33\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discomfort around intimacy, particularly in romantic relationships where there is an expectation to be emotionally close.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flipping between an intense desire for connection and not wanting close relationships due to fears of rejection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-sabotaging behaviors, such as frequently criticizing a close friend or romantic partner to keep them at arm\u2019s length.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudden changes in mood when feelings of rejection, abandonment, or unimportance are triggered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you don\u2019t know your attachment style and want to find out, you can do so using the free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/attachment-style-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attachment Styles Quiz<\/a> on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">So, we now know the ins and outs of abandonment issues. But how do abandonment issues actually relate to attachment?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-100 mb-5 py-4 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffaf5b3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-1000 mb-5 position-relative\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity separator-lg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-4 mw-700 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#917dbf\">Abandonment and Attachment Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Abandonment issues and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/attachment-disorders\/\">attachment issues<\/a> can be closely interlinked. However, one can occur without the other. So, how are they related? To understand this, we need to think about how insecure attachment arises. According to research, insecure attachment occurs because the primary caregiver is either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-3\"><span style=\"background: #FFE7CF;color:#513D62;border-radius: 100%;padding: 0px 6px;font-family: Family, sans-serif;font-size: 28px;vertical-align: middle;line-height: 1;margin-right: 10px;\">A<\/span> Inconsistently available and responsive, or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"background: #FFE7CF;color:#513D62;border-radius: 100%;padding: 0px 6px;font-family: Family, sans-serif;font-size: 28px;vertical-align: middle;line-height: 1;margin-right: 30px;\">B<\/span> Consistently unavailable and neglectful<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">When we consider what we already know about why abandonment issues arise, we can see that there are similarities; abandonment issues also occur when the caregiver provides insufficient care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">When a child receives insufficient care, they may begin to develop beliefs about themselves and others, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list d-flex flex-column align-items-center\">\n<li><em>\u201cI\u2019m not good enough.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cPeople can\u2019t be trusted.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cI can\u2019t rely on others.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">These beliefs can then trigger abandonment issues, which, unless addressed can be carried into adulthood and potentially cause problems in relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-1100 mb-0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group row justify-content-md-between justify-content-center align-items-start is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-8 pt-md-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-859-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-859-3.png 386w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-859-3-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-859-3-150x218.png 150w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-859-3-344x500.png 344w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-859-3-275x400.png 275w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-859-3-247x359.png 247w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-859-3-76x110.png 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-8 col-sm-10 col-12\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-4 header-with-line-sm has-text-color\" style=\"color:#604c8d\">What It\u2019s Like to Have an Abandonment Attachment Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We haven\u2019t yet used the term \u201c<strong>abandonment attachment style<\/strong>.\u201d However, it simply applies to someone who has developed an insecure attachment style after being physically or emotionally abandoned by their primary caregiver.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you have an abandonment attachment style, it can feel incredibly difficult to trust others or open up to them. It can also feel like you\u2019re being left behind. If you\u2019re an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/anxious-attachment-relationships\/\">anxious attacher<\/a> with abandonment issues, you may constantly fear that you\u2019re not good enough for the people in your life, and believe that soon enough they will realize this too and leave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an avoidant attacher with abandonment issues, you may keep people at arm\u2019s length to avoid them getting too close and meaning too much, due to a belief deep down that they will leave at some point. These behaviors may make you seem private, withdrawn, or emotionally unavailable to others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you\u2019re a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/disorganized-attachment-relationships\/\">disorganized attacher<\/a> with abandonment issues, you might display a combination of both anxious and avoidant behaviors. This could involve feeling anxious that your partner doesn\u2019t truly care about you one week, then wanting to avoid emotional closeness the next. This behavior pattern is often confusing for the person on the receiving end, which can lead to difficulties in your relationships.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">It\u2019s important to note these are the most common ways abandonment issues manifest in each attachment style. If this doesn\u2019t align with your experiences, that\u2019s OK. Everyone is different. But <strong>regardless of how your abandonment issues present, there are ways to overcome these difficulties<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-1000 mb-5 position-relative\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity separator-lg\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center mb-4 mw-600 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#917dbf\">How to Overcome Abandonment Issues From Childhood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Knowing how to deal with abandonment issues isn\u2019t easy. So, if you\u2019re scratching your head wondering how to get over abandonment issues, don\u2019t worry &#8211; we\u2019ve got you covered. Various options are available to help you overcome abandonment issues from childhood. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-400 p-3 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#917dbf4d\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Therapy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Self-care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenging your negative beliefs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-1000 mb-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group row justify-content-center align-items-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-7 col-sm-10 col-12 order-md-1 order-2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-4 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333840\"><span style=\"background: #eae2f9;border-radius: 100%;padding: 2px 4px;\">#1<\/span> Therapy for Abandonment Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Abandonment issues therapy can focus on different things, depending on the form of therapy you choose to go for. The main types of therapy for abandonment issues are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/strong>: CBT can help people to change their perspective on their fear by challenging their abandonment beliefs and restructuring their thinking to focus on their life now rather than their circumstances when they were a child.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/strong>: EMDR can support people in managing their past trauma experiences, reducing the effect of challenging early experiences on current life.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/psychology\/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt\/\">DBT<\/a> uses various techniques to improve people\u2019s ability to understand and manage their emotions and communicate these with their loved ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Couples therapy is also available if you\u2019re experiencing abandonment fear in your relationships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-5 col-sm-8 col-10 mb-md-0 mb-4 order-md-2 order-1\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full mb-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1.png 797w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-300x261.png 300w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-768x669.png 768w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-750x653.png 750w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-617x537.png 617w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-600x522.png 600w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-150x131.png 150w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-500x435.png 500w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-412x359.png 412w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-400x348.png 400w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-247x215.png 247w, https:\/\/www.attachmentproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Group-860-1-110x96.png 110w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-1000 mb-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group row justify-content-center align-items-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-2 d-md-block d-none\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-8 col-sm-10 col-12 order-md-1 order-2\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-4 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333840\"><span style=\"background: #eae2f9;border-radius: 100%;padding: 2px 4px;\">#2<\/span> Self-Care For Abandonment Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being abandoned as a child often involves not having your emotional needs met. When we carry abandonment issues into our adulthood, we often continue the cycle by not meeting our own needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One reparative way to make up for insufficient emotional care from childhood is to learn how to meet your emotional needs in adulthood. You can do this through self-care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-care looks different for everyone. However, for someone with abandonment issues, self-care may involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-600 p-3 ml-0 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#917dbf4d\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Communicating your emotional needs to your partner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognizing your past traumas and the influence this has on your current thoughts and behaviors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practicing mindfulness.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeking therapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Getting help from a support group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning ways to calm yourself in times of high-stress.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mt-3\">Self-care could also involve challenging your negative abandonment beliefs\u2013which we discuss in the next strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-1100 mb-5\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group row justify-content-center align-items-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group col-md-7 col-sm-10 col-12\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-4 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#333840\"><span style=\"background: #eae2f9;border-radius: 100%;padding: 2px 4px;\">#3<\/span> Challenging Your Abandonment Beliefs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the reason why CBT works so well for abandonment issues and insecure attachment is because the therapist encourages you to challenge your negative beliefs. So, if you can begin to do this on your own, you can start to independently overcome abandonment issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenging your negative thoughts involves taking a step back from your negative self-talk and asking, \u201cIs this really true?\u201d But how can you do this? Challenging your abandonment beliefs could involve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Logging your thoughts<\/strong>: Creating a thought journal has shown several key benefits in research; it helps to manage anxiety, reduce stress, and help people cope with depression. It can also assist you in tracking your symptoms and identifying triggers\u2013so you can start developing coping strategies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Practicing gratitude<\/strong>: This technique helps to combat negative self-talk and alter your brain by increasing the release of \u201chappy\u201d hormones. 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arise after insufficient care in childhood. However, despite this big similarity, the two can occur separately.<\/p>\n<p>Signs of abandonment issues differ depending on someone\u2019s age; children often show abandonment issues through separation anxiety whereas an adult\u2019s may manifest in negative beliefs about themselves and others and difficult to manage behaviors in relationships.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling with abandonment issues from childhood, it\u2019s OK\u2013it is possible to overcome these. It may take time and patience, but through therapy, self-care, and challenging your thoughts about abandonment, you can begin to conquer these fears and feel more in control of your life.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"learn-text d-md-none d-block\" id=\"learn-text\">\n                            <p>Abandonment issues and attachment issues can both arise after insufficient care in childhood. However, despite this big similarity, the two can occur separately.<\/p>\n<p>Signs of abandonment issues differ depending on someone\u2019s age; children often show abandonment issues through separation anxiety whereas an adult\u2019s may manifest in negative beliefs about themselves and others and difficult to manage behaviors in relationships.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling with abandonment issues from childhood, it\u2019s OK\u2013it is possible to overcome these. It may take time and patience, but through therapy, self-care, and challenging your thoughts about abandonment, you can begin to conquer these fears and feel more in control of your life.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group mw-900\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"block-wrapper py-4 \" id=\"block_b7edaa9ed0e490d6cba5f3de91a5a927\" style=\" max-width: px;\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex justify-content-center\">\n        <button class=\"references-btn\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                data-target=\"#block_b7edaa9ed0e490d6cba5f3de91a5a927-references-collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"block_b7edaa9ed0e490d6cba5f3de91a5a927-references-collapse\">\n            References\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"references-text collapse mt-3\" id=\"block_b7edaa9ed0e490d6cba5f3de91a5a927-references-collapse\">\n        <p style=\"text-align: center;\">Conradi, H. 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