#### [[Avoidant Attachment]] --- > “An avoidant attachment is formed in babies and children when parents or caregivers are largely emotionally unavailable or unresponsive most of the time. > Babies and children have a deep inner need to be close to their caregivers. > Yet they can quickly learn to stop or suppress their outward displays of emotion. > If children become aware that they’ll be rejected from the parent or caregiver if they express themselves, they adapt. > When their inner needs for connection and physical closeness aren’t met, children with avoidant attachment stop seeking closeness or expressing emotion.“ > <div class="signature"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/parenting/avoidant-attachment#definition">healthline</a></div> ^238af8 Kids and people with [[Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder]] who experience Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria and the emotional backlash of rejection are likely to form Avoidant Attachment's. ^d21b4a With an Avoidant Attachment this can also hinder one's development and growth on [[Maslow's hierarchy of needs]] --- Tags: [[Psychology]] - [[Relationships]] - [[Communication]] - [[Emotions]] Reference: Related: - [[Insecure Attachment]] - [[Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria causes people with ADHD to become people pleasers]]