Self-Awareness
🛑 Do you find yourself pushing people away even when you want them close? 🛑
Fear of abandonment can show up in ways you might not even realize, often keeping you in a cycle of worry and self-protection. Here’s what it might look like:
Needing constant reassurance: You frequently seek validation from loved ones, fearing they might leave if you’re not “good enough” or if things feel uncertain.
Struggling to trust, even when it’s earned: Even with safe and reliable people, you find it hard to let your guard down. You might assume they’ll eventually let you down or leave.
Feeling panicked over small changes: A delayed text, a different tone, or a canceled plan can feel like rejection, triggering intense anxiety or overthinking.
Sabotaging relationships: You might test people’s loyalty or push them away, believing it’s better to end things on your terms than risk being abandoned.
Here’s the truth, these behaviors don’t make you unworthy of love, they’re survival strategies your mind and body developed to cope with past hurt. and healing is possible. 💛
With tools like self-awareness, compassion, and therapy, you can learn to trust, feel secure, and build the stable connections you deserve.
If this feels familiar to you and you would like support on your journey, our therapists here at Life By Design Therapy are here. If you’re in California and would like to work with us, click the link in our bio to schedule a free phone consultation with our Coordinator today!
https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/therapy-phone-consultation
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