Everybody is human and we all have almost similar emotions.
Sometimes we feel left out when we’re not invited, sad when we’re ignored, and disappointed when people don’t turn out the way that we had hoped for.
All of these emotions are normal, but some people let them get to them too much.
If you suffer from a lack of emotional control or have high expectations of others, then you may be suffering from abandonment issues.
This is a common trait seen in people who have been abandoned or let down by the people they love the most.
The good news is that it’s usually reversible with the help of a therapist.
Why don’t you perform a quick self-assessment first, though? Take the Do I Have Abandonment Issues Quiz today to learn what triggers you and if you’re having normal reactions.
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Question of
How do you feel when you don’t get invited to be part of a social event?
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Don’t care
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Sometimes i feel sad
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Jealous
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Depressed
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What is the first thing that crosses your mind when your significant other arrives three hours late than they said?
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Nothing, I trust him/her.
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Only care about their safety.
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Must be cheating on me.
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Doesn’t love me.
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Are you the one who ends the relationship?
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No, it has been mutual
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Only when I wasn’t happy
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Yes, only I can call it off.
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I push all my partners away because I’m afraid to get hurt.
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Question of
Would you remain in a violent relationship?
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Our argument never gets that far.
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Never, I would leave immediately!
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I defend myself.
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I can’t live without them.
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Question of
Do you have fear of oversharing personal information with others?
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No, I have nothing to hide.
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Only if they give me reasons not to trust them.
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I’m afraid I talk too much
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Yes, I don’t want to get hurt.
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Question of
Do you have concerns about staying in the car while someone else steps out quickly?
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No, I don’t mind waiting
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Maybe I should go in case I find something I want.
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How dare they tell me to wait.
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I’m afraid to stay, what if something bad happens.
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Question of
Before applying for a job do you call your friends or family first
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No, it’s my life.
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Only if it concerns them.
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I just need to make sure.
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What if they don’t agree.
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Question of
Do you feel the urge to harm something or someone when you’re threatened or upset?
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No, I can control my emotions.
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Sometimes but I have a healthy outlet.
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Yes so watch out!
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I can’t help myself.
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Question of
Was your parent or caregiver ever abusive or intimidating to you?
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Never
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Only if I did something bad.
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Sometimes but always apologized.
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Always for no logical reason.
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Question of
Was your parent or caregiver frequently traveling or working?
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Normal
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When it was necessary
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Rarely saw them.
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Never got to know them.
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Question of
Did any parent or caregiver have chronic health or mental issues?
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Not that I know of.
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It wasn’t severe.
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Yes they had mental issues
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Yes but I took care of them.
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Question of
Do you feel afraid of being alone at home?
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No, I enjoy my space.
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Sometimes i do feel afraid
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I hate being alone.
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I don’t like being alone with my thoughts.
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Question of
Do you message your friends or significant other every exciting or sad news you receive?
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If I remember too.
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Depends on the news
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Of course, they need to know.
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I can’t keep things to myself
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Question of
Do you find yourself in social groups often?
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When I have time.
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Depends on my mood.
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I’m antisocial.
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I hate people.
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Question of
Do you find yourself constantly pleasing others?
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No.
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Yes.
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Sometimes out of fear of being left out
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Of course, I need people to like me.
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Question of
Do you shop with other people?
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Never.
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Once in a while.
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That’s the only time I can.
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I can’t shop alone.
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Question of
Do you find it difficult to self-soothe?
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I enjoy my own company.
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Sometimes but even then it’s difficult
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I can’t make myself happy.
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It’s hard being me.
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Question of
Were you ever bullied as a kid?
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No.
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Don’t remember
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Kids wouldn’t leave me alone.
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I was the bully.
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Question of
Are your parents divorced or together?
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Yes they’re divorced.
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No they’re together
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I had only one parent in my life.
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Never met them.
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Question of
Do you meditate?
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Yes
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I tried but failed
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How do you do that?
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Only hippies meditate.
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