Comments on: Why Does Emotional Neglect Make You Feel You Are Running On Empty?

By: Shamani

Shamani — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:17:00 +0000

I’m in my 50’s and only recently linked my childhood neglect to the constant need to be liked, loneliness and inability to form lasting relationships. Despite growing up in a wealthy family, their was a distinct lack of love and nurturing. In my formative years I was raised by a maid without much interaction with other kids or adults. Despite building a good life, my loneliness and my inexplicable reactions to situations, people still baffles me. The pandemic and isolation has also resurfaced old wounds!

By: Jonice

Jonice — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:27:27 +0000

In reply to Chris. Dear Chris, running isn't the worst coping mechanism, but it is a form of avoidance for some folks (it sounds as if it is for you). I'm so glad you're reading Running On Empty now.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 17:24:43 +0000

Whats funny about this (though not funny) is I am nearly 56 and I have been running as a way of coping with this detatched, empty and numb life with no family and no partner, and now I am realising that its all coming from childhood emotional neglect..I have been “Running on Empty” – Quite literally

By: Jonice

Jonice — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:02:38 +0000

In reply to dfk. Dear dfk, that is a vivid description of your experience. Thanks for sharing it with us!

By: dfk

dfk — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:19:23 +0000

The feeling is being the lone person in the audience where it is dark, and seeing everyone else on the well lit stage all talking among themselves, and knowing you will never be able to go on the stage, you must stay where you are. They would never allow you to join them.