[unico]

This may kind of tie into my last post about anxiety sticking around awhile after a traumatic (yet not dangerous) event. I have PTSD from actually dangerous events, if that is at all relevant, but I also have more generalized anxiety. Ever since a bad break up with a boyfriend, years ago, I have been more needy and clingy. I wasn't that way particularly with him, but he did some very bad things and I felt completely abandoned and betrayed by him. Now I cling to my new boyfriend and friends very desperately. I need them to love me and forgive me and I feel like I need someone constantly to talk to, if need be. I need to have deep relationships with people and I get anxious if they don't seem to need me as much as I need them. I thrive on deep relationships (and ddi before I became needy). I don't know if it's a fear of abandonment (which I don't think I usually have...) or something else.

[Aunt Donna]

Sounds like you don't like being alone. Are you close to your family and are getting professional help? You sound like me when I first got married. My husband has helped me with my issues plus I do have family and friends I can talk to. I, also, have a doctor who treats me for my problems, mental and health.

[unico]

Originally Posted by faylowell

Sounds like you don't like being alone. Are you close to your family and are getting professional help? You sound like me when I first got married. My husband has helped me with my issues plus I do have family and friends I can talk to. I, also, have a doctor who treats me for my problems, mental and health.

I live next door to my mother and sometimes I see a psychologist, but it doesn't help with the neediness. I do have friends I can talk to.