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Emotional Deprivation

Emotional Deprivation

"No one is able to give me
the emotional support I
need."

  family origin  

Cold

Domain I

Disconnection and Rejection

The expectation that the need for safety, empathy, respect, etc will not be met with any kind of predictability.

  maladaptive coping 

overcompensation

Makes unrealistic demands that others meet all of their needs.

avoidance

Withdraws and isolates; Avoids close relationships.

surrender

Chooses cold, detached
partners; Discourages others from giving emotionally.

  typical thoughts  

I'm not special to anyone.

I don't have anyone to listen to me or understand me.

No one can or will meet my emotional needs.

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