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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.
Emotional Deprivation
domain I
domain II
domain III
domain IV
domain V
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