Dealing with Attachment issues in Friendships
Anyone got a clue on what I should do to help regulate anxious attachment with friends?
I know the first step is to take a step back and evaluate things, like my emotions and how they effect those I care about but I feel so lost and I don't fully trust my brain and my emotions about this subject. I know my brain is distorting and assuming things about my friendship that is untrue.
At this point if I don't do anything, I'll end up losing one of the most meaningful friendships to me, and was wondering if anyone had any advice?
@Endyr
I'm so sorry you are going through this. I really appreciate your awareness on the topic, many people experience the same but they don't self reflect. I appreciate you noticed this about you and wanted to take steps.
I think in your position I won't be able to trust my emotions and thoughts as well, like how to interpret my emotions, what they are trying to tell me.
I wonder if therapy is accessible to you. It would be great to go to therapy in your situation. If not, I would only suggest deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation or yoga to manage the stress resulted by the attachment issues. I didn't mention other things like journaling etc. because they can be a lot of work at the same time, and I think starting small will be helpful. Hope this was helpful somehow. I really appreciate you reaching out for this.
