Why You Panic When Someone Pulls Away

About this episode

This episode explores the emotional turmoil experienced when a partner pulls away and how it affects one's mental state.

If a subtle shift in your partner can hijack your body before your mind can make sense of what’s happening, this episode is for you. A shift in tone. A text that feels off. A little more distance. And suddenly, something in you is no longer steady. Today, I’m talking about the kind of moment that does not just feel bad. It can change everything in you in a second. Because by the time you are trying to understand it, the part of you asking questions is already late. REFERENCES/RESOURCES www.alternativescounseling.com CREDITS “We Need To Talk With Dr. Darcy Sterling” is a Sterling Standard Production. Editing and sound engineering by Bart Migal. Our theme music is by Trending Music. Special thanks to Amanda Cristiani and Robyn Jaenchen. DISCLAIMER Instagram:@drdarcysterling Facebook:Dr.Darcy Sterling Tik Tok:@doctordarcysterling X :@DrDarcySterling YouTube:@DarcySterling Threads:@drdarcysterling Watch this episode here on YouTube.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Darcy Sterling

Topics covered

• relationship dynamics
• emotional responses
• anxiety
• communication
• mental health

Keywords

• panic
• relationship
• emotional shift
• anxiety response
• communication issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Alternatives Counseling, Trending Music

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