kontaktavhengige
Kontaktavhengige is a Norwegian term that translates to "contact dependency" or "addiction to contact." It refers to a pattern of behavior where an individual experiences intense anxiety, distress, or even panic when they are not in immediate or constant contact with a specific person or people. This dependency can manifest in various ways, including excessive texting, calling, social media checking, and a constant need for reassurance and validation from the object of their dependency.
The roots of contact dependency can be varied, often stemming from underlying issues such as low self-esteem,
While not a formal clinical diagnosis in itself, contact dependency shares many characteristics with codependency and