Separation Anxiety Treatment in India

Anika Gupta, a 42-year-old widowed school...

Anika Gupta, a 42-year-old widowed school teacher and mother to 8-year-old Rohan, developed debilitating anxiety after her husband's sudden passing two years prior. She couldn't bear to be apart from Rohan, fearing another catastrophic loss. She would call the school office multiple times a day, had stopped meeting friends, and Rohan began showing signs of anxiety himself, refusing playdates. Her GP referred her to a psychiatrist who identified a traumatic grief reaction manifesting as Separation Anxiety. The doctor recommended Trauma-Focused CBT and parallel parent-child sessions to break the cycle of anxiety. Anika's treatment involved processing her grief in a safe space and learning to tolerate the uncertainty of separation through gradual steps, like going to a coffee shop alone. It was a painful but healing process. Post-treatment, Anika has rejoined a book club, and Rohan sleeps over at his cousin's. Her emotional journey moved from 'living in constant fear of loss' to 'honoring my husband's memory by living fully and raising a confident son.'