One of our most popular member posts was written by a fellow named Joseph who wrote in to Anxiety Connection to ask for help and support for what he deemed as “adult separation anxiety.” Joseph’s inquiry elicited 42 responses from other members who were experiencing the same thing and wanted to know more about this type of anxiety. Some talked about having heard about childhood separation anxiety but not when once reaches adulthood. Hopefully my post will shed some light on this...
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Separation anxiety
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
No treatment is necessary for ordinary separation anxiety. Parents can help their infant or toddler learn to adjust to their absence by letting... Read more »
Separation anxiety
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Excessive distress when separated from the primary caregiver Nightmares Reluctance to go to school or other places because of... Read more »
Separation anxiety
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Separation anxiety is a developmental stage during which the child experiences anxiety when separated from the primary caregiver (usually the... Read more »
Q&A: Dealing with separation anxiety in children
A reader asks expert Stephen Whiteside about when a parent should be concerned about a child's separation anxiety. This reader's daughter is a... Read more »
Separation Anxiety
Young children often develop anxiety when the major caretaker in their lives leaves, even for a short while. Parents frequently leave in the midst of... Read more »
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