I have a girlfriend i have been dating online. Im so scared to be with her and actually meet her because im afraid she'll leave. I have beenfacing fear of abandonment since my mother passed away when i was younger. I feel that everyone i love and become close to will eventually die and leave me. I am so scared. I feel that im ready to be with her because i love her so much and want to start life with her. I took mediction got professional help nothing works. I go to the place but end up leaving cuz i get thoughts of her leaving me like most people i loved. I was also abused as a child and my father abandoned me too when i was younger. I just dont know what to do because i love her. What should i do to overcome this fear?
I think you have fear of attachment disorder. Have you worked with a therapist? I think you should tell her how you feel. My dad died when I was 2 yrs.old.
If you don't finally meet her then you're always going to wonder what if........ and then you'll have that 'kick yourself in the pants' feeling LOL. I think you should try some visualization and relaxation techniques. I think you should explain to her, that way she doesn't start thinking that's it her and you don't like her. I'm sure she could help you. You have to decide - do you want to live in fear never knowing what could have happened or do you want to go for it and have it turn out great. Don't be scared , you can do it. Take care.
Written by Clyde 220 days ago
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See what bella said. I too believe it to be attachment disorder.
You have to decide you want to stop living like this and make a step forward.
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See what bella said. I too believe it to be attachment disorder.
You have to decide you want to stop living like this and make a step forward.
Best,
Clyde