How to Heal Anxious Attachment Style

Through the Looking Glass

Are you someone who constantly needs reassurance in a relationship? Do you have a fear of abandonment? Do you think you can only count on yourself? – You may have an insecure attachment! This week on Through the Looking Glass, Lavanya delves into attachment styles. With social media overload about anxious and avoidant attachment styles, it's hard to what information is accurate. If you are serious about your dating goals, understanding attachment theory is critical. Lavanya personally experienced anxious attachment, so she is invested in sharing tips to move towards a secure attachment. This episode focuses on understanding signs of anxious attachment and how to heal your wound. Lavanya summarizes what is attachment theory and how it is developed in early childhood. You will get scenarios to identify signs of anxious attachment with 10 explicit signs to look out for. The remainder of the episode focuses on 5 step guide to healing anxious attachment. Thank you for joining me on this journey to heal anxious attachment. I hope you found these tips helpful. Feel free to share your experiences or suggestions. Get to know me better on Instagram: ⁠Lavanya | Podcast Host (@lavanyauthaman) | Instagram profile⁠ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttlg_podcast Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Understanding Attachment theory 05:47 Recognizing Anxious Attachment (10 signs) 08:47 Step 1 – Inner work 10:56 Step 2 – Identifying Triggers 12:30 Step 3- Avoid Overreacting 14:19 Step 4- Give and Take Space 16:05 Step 5 – Setting Boundaries 17:35 Bonus tip and summary