Separation Anxiety

“Separation anxiety is a universal phenomenon; indeed, it is such an intimate and familiar emotion that we almost have to make a special effort to realize that it is a concern which accompanies every instant of our everyday lives.” – Jean-Michel Quinodoz Separation Anxiety is a form of mental health issues. Whether we want to accept it or not we all have or will deal with separation anxiety sometime in our life. The question is how will we manage it? If we pay close attention to our own behavioral patterns, you’ll see that you have experienced separation anxiety. A while back I recall listening to a women explain why she would go from one relationship to the next. She stated that she didn’t like solitude and would always have a new boyfriend. As soon as one relationship ended, she would fill that empty space with a new boyfriend. I thought about men and that made sense why they are always on the prowl. They deal with this issue just like women and had a need to fill the empty void. It takes a lot to learn to live with ourselves or love ourselves , instead we settle for what we assume what makes us happy but, it’s just a disguise. Having experienced separation anxiety I found the struggle was real. I struggled emotionally, mentally, financially and spiritually before the realization hit me that I was in denial. I had to take a good look in the mirror and realize I am affirmed by God and loved by many but most importantly loving me came first. Having weathered the storm and came out on top, I encourage you to do the same. No one will ever love you unless you learn to love yourself FIRST. For you cannot receive what you cannot give.