Self-Fulfilling Abandonment Syndrome: Fear of Rejection Leading to Self-Sabotaging Behavior

Self-Fulfilling Abandonment Syndrome: Fear of Rejection Leading to Self-Sabotaging Behavior

This concept describes a psychological pattern where individuals, driven by an intense fear of being abandoned, unconsciously engage in behaviors that push others away. Their actions—such as excessive clinginess, emotional outbursts, or testing boundaries—create the very conditions that lead to rejection, reinforcing their fear.

Key Traits:

1. Chronic Fear of Abandonment: Constant anxiety about being discarded in any relationship.

2. Self-Sabotaging Behavior: Engaging in destructive actions that make abandonment more likely.

3. Emotional Instability in Relationships: Alternating between extreme neediness and pushing others away.

4. Reinforcement of Negative Expectations: Using rejection as proof that abandonment is inevitable.

DSM-5 Perspective:

This behavior may align with traits of:

Borderline Personality Traits: Fear of abandonment leading to impulsive, self-defeating behaviors.

Cognitive Distortions (Rejection Reinforcement Bias): Believing that all relationships will end in abandonment.

Attachment Anxiety Traits: Excessive worry about relationship security, leading to destabilizing actions.

Psychosocial Impact:

Cyclical pattern of failed relationships due to destructive behavior.

Emotional exhaustion from constant fear and relationship turmoil.

Increased isolation as others distance themselves from unpredictable actions.

Note: This concept is not a clinical diagnosis. For personalized support, consult a licensed mental health professional.

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