Love Me, Don't Leave Me: Overcoming Fear of Abandonment and Building Lasting, Loving Relationships Free Audiobook Download by Michelle Skeen, Psy.D.

Michelle Skeen believes that for most people, the fear of abandonment is what creates loneliness and loneliness is what leads to depression. In her book, Love Me, Don't Leave Me: Overcoming Fear of Abandonment and Building Lasting, Loving Relationships she helps readers find hope again in the face of this common mental health issue.

Fear of abandonment is a deeply rooted fear that affects many people, both the people who experience it and those who love them.

The fear of abandonment often starts very early in life, and it can range from mild to neurotic. However, Dr. Michelle Skeen, who specializes in treating people with the disorder, learned that the fear of abandonment is a result of a need for affection and attention. When there is no one around to provide those things, the fear of abandonment becomes even stronger as people try to control their loneliness by self-destructive behaviors like drug and alcohol abuse.

Fear of abandonment is one of the most crippling fears that plagues us. Relationships can be so important to our well-being, yet fear of abandonment can result in a range of painful problems.

[Karyn O'Bryant] is the perfect narrator for this book which provides the reader with a multitude of different insights, approaches, and solutions to help overcome abandonment. She clearly speaks directly to the listener and creates an empathetic connection with them. Her voice adds a wonderful dimension of expression that permeates throughout the audiobook.

Michelle Skeen is a psychotherapist and author of the book, "Love Me, Don't Leave Me: Overcoming Fear of Abandonment and Building Lasting, Loving Relationships" (2009). In this book, she offers readers a practical guide to overcoming fear of abandonment. The audiobook includes an introduction from Michelle Skeen herself.