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The Anxious Hearts Guide

Rising Above Anxious Attachment

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It’s been three days with no call or text back...you can’t eat, sleep, or work. You’re going to die alone in your bed, gripping your phone, waiting for a response; or at least that’s what your brain keeps telling you.

There’s a common flaw that people who chase partners all have in common. Are you an anxious attacher? If you’re still holding your phone hoping they’ll reply then drop it now and pick up this book.

Stop the self-fulfilling prophecy of worrying that your relationships will all end in disaster. Take a deep dive into healing your anxious attachment, learn how to boost your self-esteem and independence, and build a foundation for healthy love. The Anxious Hearts Guide is a collection of years of psychology research, book recommendations, and strategies to help supercharge your relational health and stop pushing potential partners away. It is an approachable, accessible, and enlightening window into why anxious attachers do the frustrating things that we do for love and how to rise above it.

©2021 Rikki Cloos (P)2023 Octopi Publishing Partners Anxiety Disorders Communication & Social Skills Mental Health Personal Development Psychology & Mental Health Health
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wow this has opened everything up to me, understanding codependency was only half of understanding me, now fully armed with the why I have codependency trates is a breath of fresh air and freedom

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I really like that this book is written and narrated by someone who has overcome anxious attachment. I purchased this while going through intense attachment anxiety, which I have endured for many years, without being aware of what the problem was until recently. I cried with recognition and relief several times throughout this book...just knowing this is a recognised pattern of behaviour and that I'm not going mad was incredibly comforting. This book gave me the courage to open up to two select close friends, both with positive outcomes, and I have realised this can be overcome.
Rikki's narration is compassionate, soothing and encouraging. She offers numerous guides, homeworks and additional reading. If anxious attachment is ruining your life make sure to give this a try...you'll be glad you did. 10/10 recommend.

The Anxious Hearts Guide

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I had been following Rikki on instagram for a while so really wanted to read her book. This book is mainly aimed at people in the dating pool. That said, there is plenty of wise advice throughout the book for those already in a relationship who are working on improving it. In my opinion, I could make sense of the terminology because I’m not a complete beginner. However, I guess Rikki does touch upon the meanings of certain phrases for the layman. For me it filled the gaps and reassured me about the things I had learned in therapy. All in all, it’s a wonderful book to listen to 😊

An excellent read for anyone with an anxious attachment style looking to improve themselves

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So much key information you can learn as an anxious heart or even someone trying to learn more about anxious attachment

Amazing book, worth the listen

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I'm so glad I gave this book a go - it's helping me so much at a difficult point in my dating journey. I feel like I'm talking / listening to a good friend - there's no judgement. The explanations of the complexities of anxious attachment are so well thought out. I can relate to pretty much everything she says in this book and it's such a comfort. Highly recommend.

One of the best books I've read for anxious attachment

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