Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety isn’t only seen in children. It can also be seen in adults. Adults with separation anxiety have extreme fear that bad things will happen to important people in their lives, such as family members.
Researchers don’t know what causes this disorder. It’s often seen alongside other anxiety-related conditions, such as panic disorder, agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety disorder.
Separation anxiety in adults vs. children Separation anxiety is a regular part of development for children between the age of six months to three years. When symptoms continue into late childhood, your child may be diagnosed as having child separation anxiety disorder.