“Amman -” I am afraid of not being responsible and separated from my work “..” My fears increase from the idea of separation of my mother after marriage, which increases the tension “, while another indicates that” I cannot extract the fear of separating from the family because of the disease or death “.
All these concerns are only repeated psychological states of a large percentage of people, according to different societies and their nature, because the concern of separation is not limited to “emotional or family separation”, but rather includes everything that a person fears others far from others, work or family, a psychological state known as “anxious disturbance of separation”.
These feelings are not hidden by Azza Munjjid, which she felt during the illness and the fear of her son to lose him at any time, although he is recovered after a long period of illness, and today he is young. However, this is the case, and each time he suffers from a simple condition, the feelings of anxiety will return from his loss and his separation of him, and it is she who laughed in his life for him, as she said.
The fear of the separation of friends is also a situation that Firas Abu Hamid has crossed, as he said, since his childhood, he had to go from one school to another because of the nature of his father’s mobile work, which prevented his ability to establish long -term friendships as in the event with his colleagues who continued in the same schools and kept their relationships even after the end of the university phase.
Perhaps one of the most common types of separation is the one whose children suffer as a result of the fear of the loss of one of their parents, whether due to the disease of one of them, the death of a parent, or the result of problems between spouses who bring the child to life in all concerns about the possibility of one of the parents separating from him. This type of anxiety can constitute a major psychological obstacle, affecting the child’s psychological, behavioral and educational condition at the same time.
In the case of Rahaf, who lived in her imagination, as she said, she left one of the moments of her psyche, especially in her childhood, when anxiety began to take advantage of the loss of her father, who saw the source of security in her life. This fear came to him after watching the series of cartoons, which took the story of a girl whose life turned into hell after his father lost, which strongly affected his thought, especially since his father at the time was of an advanced age.
Although Rahaf now talks about her story in a humorous way that makes her laugh at what she felt, she does not deny the extent of being affected by these events in her childhood. She experienced feelings of sadness and fear that her father will lose her child, and her imagination interacting strongly with history, which was born out of fear of separating from him, and the ill -treatment which could follow him from others, according to his perception at the time. Although it was only a fantasy and did not happen, he left a mark in a stage of his life which she still remembers to date.
Despite the various causes of the separation anxiety disorder, according to numerous psychological studies, the effects of the latter and the extent of their continuation depend on the nature of the person, the way in which he treated the situation and the social and family environment he experienced later. In addition, the presence of societal support for family, friends and the environment, as well as the use of treatment if necessary, plays a major role in recovery.
In this context, the adviser in psychiatry, Dr. Walid Sarhan, explains that the separation anxiety disorder is a psychological state of the excessive fear of the separation of people who feel the emotional association with them, and they are often parental or concerned. This disorder is particularly common in childhood, but it can continue until adulthood.
Sarhan shows that the most important causes of separation anxiety disorder can be due to several factors, the most important of which are “genetic factors” because studies indicate that anxiety can have genetic roots. In addition, the individual’s life experiences play a role, such as exposure to early loss or passing through negative experiences linked to separation. In addition, the education method greatly contributes, as education models characterized by excessive protection or excessive anxiety of one of the parents can contribute to the development of this disorder.
The condition is diagnosed by psychological evaluation, which takes into account the symptoms, its duration and its impact on the daily life of an individual, as well as the symptoms that appear to him.
As for the symptoms, Sarhan explains that the most important is “fear of separation”, through a strong feeling of anxiety when he moves away from a close person, and the emergence of physical symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain or headache during the thought of separation or confrontation. The person can also feel excessively worried about the beloved person to harm or death.
Among the common symptoms also; Difficulty sleeping, as a person may suffer from difficulty relaxing or sleeping alone, in addition to manifestations of stress or aggression in certain individuals in the face of separation positions. Some may have recourse to withdraw from activities or occasions that can lead to separation from others or the person seeking to stay by his side.
Despite all this, the person can receive appropriate treatment if he wishes, thanks to effective treatment strategies. Among the most important of them, Sarhan explains: “Psychotherapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (TCC), which is one of the most successful ways to help people to deal with their concerns and develop acclimatization skills.
Treatment may also include the use of drugs prescribed by a specialist, such as antidepressants or anxiety, to help control symptoms. In addition, “family support” plays an important role in treatment, allowing the family to understand how to support the affected person.
Sarhan underlines the importance of realizing that separation anxiety is not a normal stage, but rather a psychological disorder which can negatively affect the quality of the life of the individual. Thus, requesting specialized assistance is an essential step to improve the situation, and it is important to consult a psychologist for appropriate support and treatment.
