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lai

716d

i feel like i’ve been sabotaging all of my relationships because my disorganized attachment style makes me simultaneously crave connection and push people away. any tips for dealing w it??

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    • Belontine

      716d

      I agree that it’s v helpful to explain! Putting that on the table so that all parties can be aware of it is great. In addition to that I like ye olde “opposite action” skill. It,,, takes kind of a lot of practice to force yourself to do something totally opposite of what your urge is but honestly it’s helped a lot for me. I’m dating someone and I started getting those fear of abandonment type thoughts and I was getting all ready to ghost but like I made myself text her and ask her on a date and she was thrilled and that was v affirming.

    • Belontine

      716d

      I agree that it’s v helpful to explain! Putting that on the table so that all parties can be aware of it is great. In addition to that I like ye olde “opposite action” skill. It,,, takes kind of a lot of practice to force yourself to do something totally opposite of what your urge is but honestly it’s helped a lot for me. I’m dating someone and I started getting those fear of abandonment type thoughts and I was getting all ready to ghost but like I made myself text her and ask her on a date and she was thrilled and that was v affirming.

    • markiplier

      716d

      It’s helped my by explaining how it feels to other people which i understand is super hard to do but even analogies help when explaining! mostly honesty

      • lai

        716d

        @markiplier that’s a good point, it’s just really scary opening up to people even though i know it’s the best way to handle things, but i will try :)

        • markiplier

          716d

          @lai trying is super hard in itself so make sure to take care of yourself and be understanding :)) you got this i’m rooting for you!

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