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Aug 09, 2009, 01:39 PM

Here, wantto. Read it again.

I'm sure Calista+12 won't mind that I made some minor -- yet HUGE -- adjustments for you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calista+12

Lack of Object Constancy: When a person is lonely, most of us can soothe ourselves by remembering the care and concern others have for us.

This ability is known as object constancy.

Some people , however, find it difficult to evoke an image of a safe person to soothe them when they feel upset or anxious. If that person is not physically present, they don’t exist on an emotional level.

A small change here or there = baby steps.