goneaphobia
Goneaphobia is the fear of being abandoned or left behind by one's parents.
Fear of your parents
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
Separation from parents
Parents' absence
Fear of rejection by parents
coping strategies
Mindfulness techniques
Positive self-talk
Building trust in relationships
risk factors
- • History of childhood trauma
- • Insecure attachment style
- • Past experiences of abandonment
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
The fear of abandonment has deep roots in attachment theory and childhood experiences.
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