Anxious-avoidant style is a type of anxiety that develops early on in childhood. It is caused by parents or caregivers who do not show affection in a consistent way. Children with this attachment style are more likely to have difficulty with relationships later on in life.
The Ranch supports individuals who are struggling with different types of anxiety and want to find a supportive program to work on their recovery. Our team will run a full health assessment to determine which therapies will best support your condition and teach you healthy coping skills.
To learn more about our anxiety treatment program, call 1.844.876.7680 today to speak with our dedicated team.
What Is Anxious-Avoidant Style?
An anxious-avoidant style, otherwise known as dismissive attachment, is characterized by trouble forming close relationships with others. It occurs early in childhood when parents do not show affection on a regular basis. Instead of feeling loved and well-cared for, children feel neglected and unloved. This can cause children to grow up and avoid close connections altogether.
An anxious-avoidant style can make relationships very difficult in life. Individuals struggle to deal with stress and change, and they have trouble forming romantic relationships and friendships. Other signs that you have attachment issues include:
- You are afraid of emotions, intimacy, and emotional closeness.
- You are independent and feel you don’t need others.
- You crave intimacy but can’t trust others.
- You disregard other people’s feelings.
- You have trouble being alone.
If you are in a relationship, an anxious-avoidant style can appear as needy or clingy. The person is often jealous and has trouble showing vulnerability. They pull away when they need someone, constantly seeking assurance of their partner’s feelings, and lack boundaries.
Anxious-avoidant style can be triggered by multiple instances. Understanding what causes your anxiety in a relationship is the first step in learning how to change.
At The Ranch, we support individuals who are diagnosed with a dismissive attachment or anxious-avoidant style. Our team will create a customized program that includes behavioral and holistic therapy and medical support to create a whole-person recovery experience.
Treating Anxious-Avoidant Style
Treating an anxious-avoidant style is possible through an accredited anxiety disorder treatment program. These programs dive deep into a person’s background to uncover the reasons behind the disorder and to develop healthier coping skills.
Here are some ways that you can treat anxious-avoidant style:
Work on Self-Awareness
One of the best ways to learn to cope with a disorder is by being more self-aware. When you feel your anxiety growing, pay attention to what your partner is doing or not doing to cause the anxiety. Take a minute to examine what you are thinking and feeling. Over time, you will become more aware of your anxiety symptoms and be able to confront them.
Attend Therapy
Attending therapy is one of the best ways to treat attachment issues. Talking with a therapist can help you better understand where these feelings are coming from and work on developing better coping skills.
Build Communication Skills
Learning how to properly communicate how you are feeling takes practice. During therapy sessions, you will learn how to communicate your feelings to others so that everyone can understand. During group therapy sessions, you will participate in role-playing games, group discussions, and other activities to practice and improve your communication skills.
Family Therapy
Healing begins at home, and this is where family therapy can help. Therapists work with parents to help them understand their child’s condition and work to improve communication and trust to build a healthy relationship. They will also learn how to create a stable and supportive home environment.
Call Today to Find an Anxiety Treatment Program at The Ranch
At The Ranch, we welcome Tennessee residents who are struggling with an anxious-avoidant style or other types of anxiety. Our programs are based on each client’s unique background and can include cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, medical support, and other types of programs.
If you or a loved one struggles to form healthy relationships, call 1.844.876.7680 today or complete our online form to schedule a consultation and begin the long road to recovery.
