However, the cat-like aspects of her personality ( such as a penchant for savagery and a need for affection ) had begun to dominate her human intellect, causing her increasing distress.
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They may find the human need for affection is met most easily through a relationship with a pet . " This devotion can sometimes signal mental or emotional issues such as depression.
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But it speaks volumes about wounded feelings, the need for affection and the anguish of having " people think that . . . I'm totally stupid and _ and I'm not ."
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In " Magnolia's " scenario, Macy's messed-up former child-genius has been lightning-struck both physically and emotionally : His parents stole his game-show winnings, leaving him unable to trust anyone despite a consuming need for affection.
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The greatest number of dependency needs seem to be encompassed in infancy, however, dependency needs begin to change and decrease with age and need to belong, need for affection, as well as the need for emotional support.
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Dr . Drew Pinsky, addiction specialist and host of the reality show " Celebrity Rehab ", said of Haim : " Dozens, if not hundreds, of people reached out to me about their concerns about him . " though his fellow cast members commented on his hyperactivity and need for affection.
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Halleck, who acknowledged to Tommy Pope, the lead prosecutor, that most of his information came from Mrs . Smith herself, said her constant need for affection is a symptom of " brief intermittent depressive disorder, " in which Mrs . Smith was able, much of the time, to make co-workers and friends believe she was fine, even happy.