Characteristics of Anxious Attachment

The anxious attachment style tends to feel constant anxiety and tension. People with this style have low self-worth and fear rejection or abandonment. They may avoid intimate relationships due to past wounds or traumas, holding self-denying beliefs. They constantly seek approval and affirmation from others and often feel lonely. Anxiety and fear about new relationships lead them to prove themselves, and their self-worth declines when relationships are unstable. This style's fear of relationships causes significant anxiety about self-worth and safety, leading to dependency on others but difficulty fully accepting their support or attention. It is important for people with this style to develop healthy strategies for building safe and secure relationships through proper support and therapy.