Posted by DaisyM on May 21, 2004, at 15:51:00
In reply to BPD/abandonment depression, posted by underthecs on May 18, 2004, at 9:40:27
I think one of the classic BPD symptoms is avoiding abandonment at all costs. So depression can be an outgrowth of this concern. But having been abandoned, physically or psychologically in your childhood can cause a disruption to your ability to attached securely and appropriately to someone. Trust comes in to play in a big way.
My Therapist and I talk a lot about this need for security. Too many people left me so I don't trust people with my emotional self. Which is weird because when people say,"are you trusting?" my usual hit is yes, I don't believe people will screw over other people intentionally. But I'm talking about money, jobs, physically hurting them, etc. I'm also talking about strangers...
There are several good books about attachment and adult psychotherapy. I'll try to find the titles again if this is what you were talking about.
Is there a specific issue right now?
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