[CANDC]

Have you ever gone away from home for a few days and felt nervous going to sleep in a new house? And then when you come back home you suddenly feel this rush of joy or relief. Home!

This sounds like possibly an instance of Separation Anxiety. I always thought it was for children, but the more I think about it, the more instances I find in my own experience.

What about you? Have you some experiences that reflect separation anxiety? Someone or something you can't stand to be separated from?

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For more on this here is an article:
Separation Anxiety Disorder Symptoms | Psych Central

off the top of my head (right now) i can't think of any personal experiences.

but i'm sure their has been plenty- and i'll get back to this thread when i've thoughtt of them

[BlueEyedMama]

It depends on how my anxiety levels are and if I'm having flashbacks. It also depends on how I feel with my other health conditions, if I am feeling unwell or anxious I tend to not want to be too far away from my husband. He's pretty good about understanding why and is very patient.

I also don't like being gone from the house for more then a few days and we are about to leave for 3-4 weeks which has my anxiety up a bit.

[popuri88]

Funny enough, I actually love being away from home or "familiar places". I love hotel rooms, I love being on the road, airports and all. I feel like I have nothing to prove in these places.

However, if I'm supposed to stay at a someone else's place, I'll be really uncomfortable...

[monkeybrains21]

I have severe anxiety and even panic attacks when I forget my necklace at home. I have to take it off when I shower or workout since its made of wood. It has my twins ashes in it. I also have her Abu from the Aladdin movie that right after she died and for pretty much a ur after I could t go anywhere without him with me.

At school he'd be in my bag. After a bit I was able to keep him in the car which at first caused a lot of anxiety and panic like what if my car gets stolen or he gets stolen from my car. Then eventually I was able to leave him at home. Yet it's been 7yrs and I still panic an have anxiety leaving him. What if there's a fire? Break in? The cat destroys him? Tornado? Etc.

[AnxietyMaster]

Yup! Tons of separation anxiety. I can't sleep over at others... I don't like being away from my family...

[C2015]

I feel anxious when ever I have to leave my apartment. As soon as I pull into my assigned parking space I am happy.

I used to get this when I was a kid and had sleep overs at friends, on one occasion the parents had to bring me back home.

Now, not really, I like hotel rooms - they become my little space for my stay. Sleeping at others homes is rare now, I'm okay with it but the bed never feels quite right.

[CANDC]

Thanks for sharing your situation to everyone who shared.

So after posting on this thread and thinking I didn't have separation anxiety suddenly I did.

First day in new job feeling overwhelmed, texted my husband at lunchtime "I need a hug!"

Felt so much better when I got home and got a hug.

[Miss Stressed]

Understand this so well! I am a total homebody. It's what makes me happy. I can get physical symptoms of homesickness when I am away too long! It is hard for me to be away from my boyfriend and my furry-child (dog). Had an out of town engagement lasting 2 1/2 months, and I have to say it was HARD. Luckily I was working most hours I was awake, but when I wasn't I nearly fell apart! I have been in college for over four years now, and being away from family has been difficult as well. I have GAD, but I don't know if that is a common issue related to it or not.