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Insecure attachment to fathers linked to increased mental health issues and alcohol use

www.psypost.org Insecure attachment to fathers linked to increased mental health issues and alcohol use

Adolescents with insecure attachment to their fathers are more likely to develop internalizing and externalizing mental health symptoms, which can lead to increased alcohol use. Attachment to mothers did not show a similar association with these outcomes.

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We been know.

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- It's funny, because there was an effort in the 80's questioning the value of fathers. It was a serious push at the time.
  
  Like wtf is wrong with these people?
  
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  Fathers are great but none is definitely better than insecure attachment to one. The father whose presence or love comes and goes or isn’t stable fucks you up far more than the one who you don’t have
  
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Psypost out here throwing hands

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I drink because I'm bored with life, not any issues with my father lol

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- I’m a complex human being. I don’t drink JUST because of my issues with my father.
  
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- Bored and despondent. We'll see how I'm doing after the next presidential swearing-in.
  
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This is a totally new idea that hasn't been known forever

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stop attacking me

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No fucking shit

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Tracks

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So that's why I drink. I already knew, but it's validating to have someone else say so. Good thing I'm in therapy.

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