Overcoming Abandonment Issues to Build Healthy Relationships * IAMHIPHOPMAG

Oftentimes adults don't realize how impacted they may be due to abandonment issues until they see it begin to manifest in their personal and romantic relationships. Until the past is properly processed, explored and healed, many people become subject to ‘The Root of Self-Sabotage” and find themselves struggling from one failed relationship to the next.

Take a closer look at these 5 insightful Q&A tips by LaJune Singleton, Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Mindset Strategist, Nutritional Lifestyle Coach, the author of “Releasing My Trauma: The Root of Self-Sabotage,” Podcaster, Cycling Instructor, and Personal Trainer.

Singleton boasts more than 10 years of experience working with busy career women, mothers and girls, in the areas of: obesity/weight loss, fitness, chronic illnesses, mindset, nutrition, wellness, mental/physical health, trauma, injury recovery, and behavioral change to live a more successful and healthy life.

What are the most common signs and symptoms of abandonment issues?

The most common signs and symptoms of abandonment issues are depression, codependency, anxiety, need to control, trouble trusting, sabotaging relationships, and giving too much.

How would a mental health provider determine whether someone was struggling with abandonment issues (how are they “diagnosed”?)

A mental health provider will diagnose when a person is displaying symptoms of anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or grief related to feelings of abandonment.

What treatments or coping methods are available?

Treatments are psychotherapy, counselor, wellness coach, support groups, mindset coach, emotional coach, emotion self-care, self-love, and relationship coach. A person will learn how to establish healthy boundaries in relationships through therapy, counseling, coaching, and support groups. Learning healthy boundaries teach individuals to evade codependency, “people-pleasing” behaviors, and other behaviors that prevent the establishment of having healthy relationships. Individuals may be prescribed anti-anxiety or antidepressants medication by a doctor of psychiatrist.

When should someone seek professional help for potential abandonment issues?

Someone should seek professional help for potential abandonment issues if you are experiencing abandonment, anxiety, grief, depression, continuous of being in unhealthy relationships, or fear of being alone.

Any advice for people helping a loved one through abandonment trauma?

Some advice for people helping a loved one through abandonment trauma is to encourage resources and services of coaching, therapy, counseling, or support groups. Also, offer to go with them to their first session if necessary to provide support and accountability.

Possibility is a Mindset

Singleton’s passion for educating, advocating and helping individuals transcends beyond her own experience and breakthrough formula applied by the most successful of entrepreneurs.

“The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.” – Charles Kingsleigh

Singleton’s book Inspired by and company stand apart in her ability to deeply reach people who do not understand how releasing their fears and past are the root to self-sabotaging behaviors. her own experience and trauma, Singleton reaches girls and women alike to teach the strategies to overcome grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, molestation, sexual assault, injury recovery, and abandonment that has contributed to their self-sabotaging behaviors.

Singleton’s mission and ultimate formula for success is to empower girls, families and women to become healthier—mentally, physically and nutritionally—by gaining the courage to come to terms with releasing their past.