You love the fact that you’re an “open book.” In other words, vulnerability is your strong suit. You know what it’s like to grow up in a family where important matters are pushed under a rug, and you were forced to pretend that everything was fine when things were not. Between then and now, you’re doing the important work of processing your feelings and even going to therapy! Now as you’re coming to terms with the trauma you’ve experienced, you want to make it a point to end that generational pattern of avoiding your hurt. Better yet, you want to be a beacon of light to others and share what you’ve gone through with others.  

One of the most pervasive symptoms of mood disorders, like anxiety and depression, can be the onslaught of negative thoughts that seem to follow you around like an invisible specter. Trying to engage in daily activities can become cumbersome when the voice in your head is telling you that you are not good enough and reminding you of all the things that you have failed to do.

A topic that frequently pops up in therapy is attachment styles, specifically avoidant and anxious attachment styles. Let’s dive into what these are and how they can impact your relationships.