There are three common contributors to the fear of being alone forever: your past, your self-esteem and your social conditioning. Past abandonment – when the person whose love you craved most as a child abandoned you or acted distant and uncaring – is a big cause of this fear for many adults.

What causes the fear of being alone?

The reason behind the fear of being alone is not always apparent. However, it may be influenced by a traumatic experience in the past, childhood trauma, or relationship issues. Here are some possible causes a person can develop morbid fear of solitude.

Is it normal to fear loneliness?

Fear of loneliness has a lot in common with separation anxiety. In particular, when people feel afraid of being separated from a particular person it's a lot like separation anxiety disorder. Phobias also fall into the category of anxiety disorders and you can develop a phobia of loneliness.