Overthinking & Relationship Anxiety Signs – A little possessiveness or concern for your partner is a sign of love, but if you’re constantly plagued by questions like, “Will they leave me?” or “Are they having an affair with someone else?”, then it’s not love, but relationship anxiety. This is like a termite that can hollow out even the strongest relationship. Let’s understand how to identify it and how to overcome it. How to identify if you are suffering from relationship anxiety? (Symptoms)
If you can relate to the following points, then be careful:
Overthinking: Your partner replied to your message 10 minutes late, and you’ve already created an entire story in your mind that they are angry with you or talking to someone else.
Constantly seeking validation: You ask questions like, “Do you still love me?” or “You won’t leave me, will you?” 10 times a day.
Spying on your partner: Checking their phone, monitoring their likes and comments on social media, and doubting them over every little thing.
Losing yourself: Completely forgetting your own likes, dislikes, and friends in an attempt to keep your partner happy.
Why does this anxiety occur? (Root Causes)
Often, the reason behind this isn’t your partner, but your past:
Past wounds: If you were betrayed in a previous relationship, trusting a new partner becomes like climbing Mount Everest for you.
Childhood impact: Psychology suggests that if you didn’t receive enough affection or security from your parents in childhood, you tend to feel insecure in relationships as an adult.
Low self-confidence: When you don’t consider yourself “perfect,” you feel that someone better will come along and take your partner away.
5 effective ways to deal with anxiety (Solutions)
Understand your emotions, don’t suppress them. Whenever you feel anxious, tell yourself—”This is my fear, not reality.”
1. Accepting your emotions reduces their impact.
2. Communication is the real key. Instead of blaming your partner (e.g., “You ignore me”), express your feelings gently (e.g., “When you don’t answer my calls, I feel a little anxious”). This will help your partner understand you and prevent arguments.
3. Prioritize “Me-Time.” Don’t let your entire world revolve around your partner. Make time for your hobbies, career, and old friends. When you are happy with yourself, the relationship will feel less burdensome.
4. The magic of mindfulness: Anxiety thrives on fear of the future. Take deep breaths and live in the present moment. Enjoy what’s good today.
5. Why be ashamed of seeking expert advice? If these thoughts are becoming overwhelming, talk to a relationship counselor. It’s just like going to the doctor when you have a fever.
Snehlata Sinha
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