Mental health Insights
Having an insecure attachment style can make it difficult to build trusting and long-lasting relationships. Individuals with an insecure-resistant attachment crave closeness but struggle to feel secure with their partner.
Attachment theory tells us that the relationships we form in our early years help shape those we have as adults. Insecure-avoidant attachment is one of three insecure attachment styles.
A secure attachment describes the foundation of any healthy relationship. Securely attached people tend to be trusting, communicate openly and honestly, and are attuned to their partner’s needs and emotions.
Do you find that jealousy and clinginess are common in your relationships? Maybe you go into shutdown mode mid-argument and find it difficult to say what you feel. Attachment styles begin to develop in early childhood, but may leave a lasting impact on future relationships.
There’s nothing quite like that initial attraction and spark where you just can’t get enough of your partner. But as the months and years roll on, it’s normal for relationships to transition through stages, and dynamics can shift.
While we can meet our loved ones in person without masks, the pandemic brought some changes that have stuck. Remote working has transformed the workforce. Some companies have chosen a fully remote approach, while others are welcoming their employees back to the office full-time.
Political viewpoints in the U.S. have always been contentious, but is the impact of politics in the United States making it difficult for people to live their everyday lives? With some anticipating another brutal and long campaign season ahead of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, nearly half of Americans say politics is negatively impacting their mental health.
Anxiety disorders affect millions of people all over the world, yet only about 1 in 4 people in need receive treatment. Untreated anxiety can significantly impact many areas of your life. Anxiety is common and treatable, with early intervention being key.