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#63: Anxious Attachment - Why You Feel Insecure in Relationships and What to Do About It
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Do you often feel insecure in your relationship or worry that your partner doesn’t love you enough?
In this episode, I unpack the concept of attachment anxiety - where it comes from, how it develops from our earliest experiences with caregivers, and how it can lead to unhelpful patterns in our romantic relationships. I outline the main signs of attachment anxiety and the coping strategies - sometimes called defence mechanisms - that people use to feel more secure, and most importantly, I share practical tips for building a more secure relationship with yourself and your partner.
Whether you catch yourself constantly checking your partner’s social media, ruminating over every conversation, or feeling like you’re giving too much and neglecting your own needs, this episode is packed with supportive insights and actionable advice to help you better understand and manage attachment anxiety.
Want more?
Check out our Attachment Anxiety Mini Guide packed with helpful tips, self reflective prompts and tips to help you feel more secure in your relationship. Download HERE.
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DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Hello Therapy (00:00:00)
2. Understanding Attachment and Anxiety (00:01:46)
3. Hyper-activating Coping Strategies Explained (00:03:52)
4. Five Common Defense Mechanisms (00:05:54)
5. Overcoming Attachment Anxiety (00:09:12)
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