That Anxiety Guy - Straight Talk And Help With Anxiety, Panic And Agoraphobia
EP 0092 - Monophobia (Fear Of Being Alone)
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:20:57
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Synopsis
Send in a question or comment via text.Monophobia - the fear of being alone - is a common component of the panic, anxiety and agoraphobia complex. When left unchecked, panic disorder leads to agoraphobia. When this happens, monophobia often develops at the same time. If your coping mechanisms rely heavily on a "safe" person, or safe people, then you are more likely to develop monophobia. Monophobics expend a great deal of effort and energy in an attempt to never be alone. This can be VERY disruptive and impactful when it comes to daily life, and relationships with those people designated as safe or rescue people. Monophobia is not a different or special kind of problem. It's simply your fear of anxiety and related symptoms expressed in a given context - being alone and out of reach of your safe or rescue people. This is simply the mistaken belief that you need someone to safe you from panic and its related sensations. When deprived of that rescuer or rescuers, the monophobic perceives