Many patients are so terrified of emotional intimacy that…
““Many patients are so terrified of emotional intimacy that they are driven over and over again to provoke crises that allow them to distance with impunity (see Hedges, 2000).””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Patients terrified of emotional intimacy repeatedly provoke crises to keep distance, using fear as a protective shield.
In simple terms: Fear fuels self‑sabotage.
Key Takeaway
Address intimacy fears directly.
Themes
emotional intimacy
fear
self‑sabotage
psychology
Mood
reflective
clinical
Type
Patience:0
Romance:0
Terrified:1
Emotional Intimacy:1
Patients Terrified:0
Terrified Emotional:0
Intimacy Driven:0
When to use this quote
- psychotherapy
- support groups
- personal counseling
- self‑help workshops
Key Concepts
clinical psychology
trauma studies
therapeutic practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your fear of closeness?
- How can you safely explore intimacy?
A Different Perspective
The pattern may not apply to all patients.