
148. How to Stop Being Anxiously Preoccupied & Obsessed with Them
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Welcome to Lessons in Attachment! If you have an anxious attachment style, you know the struggle of feeling obsessed and preoccupied with someone you like. Have you ever heard of 'outside-in orientation'? It's a common tendency among people with anxious attachment.
In this episode, Carly Ann discusses some of the reasons behind this obsession and preoccupation you experiencer.
Discover how this mindset leads to neglecting and self-abandoning the most important relationship of all—the one with yourself. Tune in to learn how to break free from these patterns and nurture a healthier connection with yourself and others.
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