Understanding Abandonment February 2023 | Page 8

Since abandonment is deeply personal, it’s no surprise that it often has very destructive implications. Those feelings of insecurity and trauma can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, including:

- Anxiety

- Chronic depression

- Self-esteem issues

- Addiction

- Self-medication

- Emotional responses to abandonment triggers like criticism or rejection

- Vulnerability in social situations including social anxiety

- Feeling invisible, lonely, unloveable, rejected, betrayed, insecure or unable to trust

- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

If you are experiencing PTSD, addiction, anxiety or chronic depression, please seek professional medical help. Also, TheHopeLine is here for you.

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