Breakup to Blessing5 Aug 2024

If You're Anxious When Dating and in Your Relationships Ep. 82

Welcome back to episode 82. Today's episode is for anyone who feels anxious in their relationships or while dating, and also for those who are dating someone with anxious attachment.

In this episode, we discuss:

Defining Anxiety in Relationships: Understanding what it means to feel anxious and how it impacts your emotional and physical state.
Behavioural Side Effects: The constant need for reassurance, avoidance of important conversations, and the oscillation between clinginess and withdrawal.
Physical Side Effects: How anxiety can lead to sleep disturbances and affect your overall wellbeing.
Communication Challenges: The difficulties anxiety introduces in maintaining open and honest communication.

We also explore strategies to manage and reduce anxiety:

Audit Your Relationships: Assess how secure you feel in your current relationships and identify areas for improvement.
Positive Affirmations: Create lists of qualities that your friends, partner, and you love about yourself to combat anxiety and boost self-esteem.
Deep Breathing and Reflection: Use deep breathing techniques and read your affirmations before reacting anxiously.
Seek Professional Help: If anxiety is deeply impacting your life, consider therapy to gain tools and techniques for better management.

Remember, it's not just about finding the right partner but also about working on yourself to build healthier, more secure relationships.

Show links:

Join Breakup to Blessing: https://sylviasuwan.com/program

Episode 37: What attachment style are you?

Episode 38: How to become securely attached

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