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Talking seriously about abandonment issues.

Having or knowing someone with abandonment issues is, in reality, very disheartening. Not only is it a tough topic to bring up, but it is also hardly ever spoken about. Even though it may be difficult, if someone you know is dealing with abandonment issues, it’s important to start a dialogue with them about it.

Here’s what you need to know about abandonment issues to start.

Causes of Abandonment Issues

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The root cause of abandonment issues lies in childhood experiences. According to Psychology Today, it is the direct product of fear. If a child experiences extreme loss or neglect in their lifetime they are likely to develop abandonment issues.

Psychology Today states that there are two different types of abandonment issues. These would both be physical and emotional. The physical side results from situations such as not being sufficiently supervised. In addition to that, abuse and not having enough food clothing or shelter play a key role. Through the lack of physical touch and material needs, children can develop these abandonment issues. These issues can potentially last a lifetime.

The emotional side of abandonment issues develops as a direct result of parents not showing or giving their children enough emotional support. It can also occur when a child is forced to keep a piece of themselves a secret, whatever that may be. An example of this is if a child has to hide that they did poorly on a test out of extreme fear of how their parents are going to react.

Supporting someone with abandonment issues

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One of the ways you can help someone who is experiencing abandonment issues, according to GoodTherapy.org, is for them to attend therapy. Talking about one’s issues can do a great deal in helping someone overcome their issues. Not talking about it can hurt someone more in the long run. It might be difficult to dredge up past experiences. However, it can be helpful in finding a way to cure abandonment issues. Talking about an issue is the first step in mending it.

GoodTherapy.org reports that a therapist can help someone with abandonment issues “separate fears of the past from the reality of the present.”

Another way to help someone with abandonment issues is to help them practice self-compassion. Being tough on yourself is way easier than loving yourself. When realizing that there is an issue present, one can begin to let go of the pain that is holding them back. They can begin to dismiss those awful past experiences that are making it worse.

These are two key factors in helping people with abandonment issues. It’s important to aid them in developing a sense of trust in others and in learning to communicate. Once someone learns to trust more, they will, in turn, communicate how they are feeling.

The way to get over or help someone with abandonment issues is to first and foremost talk about it. An honest conversation can swing open doors that lead to healing and rehabilitation.

Edited by Nicole Sazegar
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