Why Some People Have a Fear of Abandonment

It can be one of the biggest and most damaging fears of all. Here's how to cope.

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Healthy Mind Why Some People Have a Fear of Abandonment The fear of abandonment is arguably one of the most common and most damaging fears of all. It often stems from loss, trauma, or childhood experiences. Here are the signs that you or someone you know might have a fear of abandonment, how it may affect you, and how to cope. READ NOW EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK The 10 Best Books About Loneliness of 2022 READ NOW  › READ THESE NEXT Signs You Have a Preoccupied Attachment Style READ NOW  › How the Fear of Rejection Can Hold You Back READ NOW  › How to Feel Less Paranoid in a Relationship READ NOW  › You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Mind newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. A DOTDASH MEREDITH BRAND 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 © 2022 Verywellmind.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy