Self-regulation tips for people with anxious attachment

From setting boundaries to challenging anxious thoughts, here are a few ways to manage.

Published on: Aug 11, 2023 2:44 PM IST

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When we have anxious attachment, it can be very difficult to manage the emotions. It takes a lot of self-awareness and effort in making healthy boundaries to keep ourselves away from the triggers. "To heal, you must learn to manage difficult emotions. That’s where his self-regulation comes in. Self-regulation is a crucial skill that helps you to manage your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively," wrote Therapist Israa Nasir. She further shared a few self-regulation tips. (Unsplash)

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We should identify the situations and feelings that can trigger anxious feelings in us – we should learn to manage them.  (Unsplash)

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In romantic relationships or otherwise, we should set clear boundaries that can help us to manage our emotions better.  (Unsplash)

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When anxious thoughts creep into the mind, instead of succumbing to them, we should learn to challenge the validity of them.  (Unsplash)

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Deep breathing, meditation and other mindfulness exercises can help us calm down and introspect more.  (Unsplash)

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We should compile a list of positive things in our lives and read them every time we feel anxious.  (Unsplash)