Is the fear of abandonment a rational phobia?

The definition of phobia is irrational fear which is the exaggeration of a true fear. The definition of rational fear is something that can cause immediate harm or death (skydiving). read more

Fear of abandonment could be construed as a phobia—but to me, that word implies that it is not serious and can and should be overcome. In my experience, profound fear of abandonment is part of my BPD (borderline personality disorder). It is a distinct feature of that particular diagnosis. read more

Many individuals are known to seek therapy for the fear of abandonment and issues related to it. The fear of abandonment phobia is characterized by extreme dependency on others. It is commonly seen in adults and children who are also diagnosed with Borderline Personality disorders. read more

Phobia: an extreme or irrational fear or aversion to something. Most phobias are extreme, or aversions to things that can or may be rational, but the degree to which the fear expresses itself appears irrational. read more