separation anxiety

noun

1. the normal fear and apprehension expressed by infants when removed from their mothers or approached by strangers.
2. any similar reaction in later life caused by separation from familiar surroundings or close friends or family.

separation anxiety

noun

1. psychoanal a state of distress felt at the prospect of being separated from a familiar or beloved person

Example Sentences

When my older daughter struggled with separation anxiety at school, I was blamed for it and told that it was a result of my anxiety.

From Salon

The documentary “Daughters,” from directors Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, follows one such Daddy Daughter Dance in Washington, D.C., a carefully arranged night in which orange prison uniforms are swapped for jackets and ties, the jail’s decorated gym takes on a prom-like air, and dressed-up girls get a few celebratory hours in which their separation anxiety is briefly, movingly set aside.

From Los Angeles Times

I've spent many days feeling sad, missing friends and family, feeling isolated, having separation anxiety being away from my dog and not enjoying not being able to live a normal life.

From BBC

The Houmans were surprised that Mishka appeared no worse for the wear after months of being gone, although they said she’s suffering from some separation anxiety.

From Los Angeles Times

Carla said her seven-year-old daughter Eleri now suffers with separation anxiety.

From BBC