The idea of sharing yourself emotionally seems scary? Then you're probably dealing with the fear of intimacy. This video explains the causes, signs and BEST ways for overcoming this intimacy anxiety.
Are you struggling with the fear of intimacy? Do you always look for a way out if a relationship becomes too close? Feeling insecure and vulnerable with someone can be difficult, especially when a relationship demands sharing yourself emotionally and physically. Having a fear of intimacy is not unusual, especially for anyone with a history of bad relationships, or a difficult childhood with parents who were distant and not emotionally invested.
The fear of intimacy is often seen as a weakness, but it is a very natural human condition, which should be treated with compassion and understanding.
Are you interested in relationship advice about dealing with fear of intimacy? First we need to detect the signs and understand the psychological causes behind this fear.
After that, this video will offer some of the best and most simple strategies for breaking the fear of intimacy.
If you’re afraid of being intimate with someone, you avoid becoming emotionally vulnerable with others. Sometimes this fear of intimacy anxiety can be conscious, and other times it appears subconsciously, making it harder to understand or to have a stable relationship.
If you suspect that you have a fear of intimacy, don't worry - you're not alone. A significant percentage of grownup populations has some form of physical or emotional intimacy issues.
However, emotional intimacy plays a major part of a healthy relationship - whether it’s romantic, friendly, or domestic. Therefore, hopefully this video can shed some light on this topic and allow you to figure out the best way to move forward in seeking your solution to this issue.
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📹 VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction to the Fear of Intimacy
0:52 Intimacy Definition
1:12 Different Types of Intimacy
2:00 Possible Causes Responsible for Intimacy Anxiety
2:45:Fear of Abandonment
3:02 Fear of Engulfment
3:38 Fear of Rejection
4:41 Circumstances That Increase The Risk of Fear Of Intimacy
4:45 Nr.1 - Emotional Rejection
4:57 Nr.2 - A Problematic Household
5:14 Nr.3 - Loss of a Parent
5:27 Nr.4 - Verbal Harassment
5:42:Nr.5 - Physical or Sexual Abuse
6:12 Major Signs of Fear of Intimacy (Sign 1)
6:40 Sign 2
7:08 Sign 3
7:56 4 Main Ways of Coping with Fear of Intimacy (Number One)
8:40 Number Two
9:22 Number Three
10:04 Number Four
10:48 Conclusion and Additional Tips
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