Have You Heard of Attachment Injury?

Have you ever felt like something about you was fundamentally "broken" when it comes to relationships? You’re not alone—and most importantly, you’re not broken. What you might be experiencing is an attachment injury. What is Attachment Injury? An attachment injury happens when a significant relationship—often during childhood or a romantic partnership—violates your sense of safety, trust, or emotional connection. These experiences can leave lasting emotional wounds that affect how you view yourself and others in future relationships. What You’ll Learn in This Video: 🌟 Signs of attachment injuries 🌟 How these injuries shape your behaviors and emotions 🌟 Practical tips to help you heal and rebuild trust Healing starts with understanding. 💛 This video will help you take the first step toward healthier, more secure relationships. ✨ Key Takeaway: You’re not flawed or broken—what you’re experiencing is a reaction to past pain that can be overcome. Disclaimer: This advice is not a substitute for professional therapy. 💡 Key Timestamps What is attachment injury? 0:50 Signs of attachment injury 2:15 Relationship anxiety 2:23 Hyper-independence 2:32 Control issues 2:39 Difficulty feeling close to others 2:45 Overly needy for closeness 2:52 Black-and-white thinking 3:03 Enmeshment 3:10 Emotional instability 3:16 Difficulty with intimacy 3:23 How to heal from attachment injury 3:28 Recognize your patterns 3:42 Understand your past 4:00 Cultivate self-compassion 4:22 Choose your relationships carefully 5:02 Practice open, honest communication 5:21 Consider trauma-focused therapy 6:00 🎥 Credits Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (www.youtube.com/AmandaSilvera) Animator: Danielle Ongo YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong 📚 References for further self readings: Guarnotta,E. & Abulhosn,R. (2024 Mar 21). Attachment Trauma: Signs, Causes, & How to Heal. Choosing Therapy. https://www.choosingtherapy.com/attachment-trauma/ Epting, L. (2018 Apr 5). Relational Hurt or Attachment Injury? How to Tell the Difference. Good Therapy. https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/relational-hurt-or-attachment-injury-how-to-tell-the-difference-0405184 The Attachment Project. (n.d.). How to Heal From an Attachment Wound. https://www.attachmentproject.com/psychology/attachment-wound/