Anxious attachment forms when early relationships teach you that closeness is inconsistent, making you scan for signs of disconnection and take responsibility for maintaining emotional safety. You may over-function, seek frequent reassurance, or interpret neutral moments as threats. Healing requires slowing down the instinct to react and building trust in your own internal steadiness. One grounding practice: pause when the anxiety spikes, name the fear underneath, and soothe your body before rea

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