https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/separation-anxiety-as-a-adult/m-p/471857#M37849 <P>Anita, </P> <P>welcome to the forum, this is a friendly and supportive place.</P> <P>People reading your post will relate to what you said.</P> <P>Separation anxiety is quite common, so much so that some psychologists have considered putting it to the diagnostic manual..You have realised you have a problem and that is a good start.</P> <P> Many adults suffer from separation anxiety issues and either may not be aware, or fail to seek treatment.</P> <P>Sometimes cognitive behavioural therapy, may help you - learning to be alone in a way that is calming and better for mental health. Also relaxation strategies can be implemented as well.</P> <P>I wonder if you feel the separation anxiety is getting worse recently or have you also felt the same when your partner goes away. </P> <P>When I am alone , I leave the radio on at night as it quietens the other noises. </P> <P>Quirky</P> <P>feel free to post here . </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:52:53 GMT quirkywords 2019-07-15T00:52:53Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/separation-anxiety-as-a-adult/m-p/471856#M37848 My partner was been working away from home from monday to Friday for years and it never gets easier. I feel very alone by myself. Each week I get so upset that he’s leaving. Is this Normal? Because I just want to feel safe and content. I also get anxiety at night and can’t sleep when I hear noises. Sun, 14 Jul 2019 09:48:29 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/separation-anxiety-as-a-adult/m-p/471856#M37848 anita24 2019-07-14T09:48:29Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/separation-anxiety-as-a-adult/m-p/471857#M37849 <P>Anita, </P> <P>welcome to the forum, this is a friendly and supportive place.</P> <P>People reading your post will relate to what you said.</P> <P>Separation anxiety is quite common, so much so that some psychologists have considered putting it to the diagnostic manual..You have realised you have a problem and that is a good start.</P> <P> Many adults suffer from separation anxiety issues and either may not be aware, or fail to seek treatment.</P> <P>Sometimes cognitive behavioural therapy, may help you - learning to be alone in a way that is calming and better for mental health. Also relaxation strategies can be implemented as well.</P> <P>I wonder if you feel the separation anxiety is getting worse recently or have you also felt the same when your partner goes away. </P> <P>When I am alone , I leave the radio on at night as it quietens the other noises. </P> <P>Quirky</P> <P>feel free to post here . </P> <P> </P> <P> </P> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 00:52:53 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/separation-anxiety-as-a-adult/m-p/471857#M37849 quirkywords 2019-07-15T00:52:53Z