Hello!
Host:
I'm Zeng Chen, a heart exploration coach. The poster seems afraid of losing control.
The poster has also expressed his distress and sought help, which will help him understand himself and rebuild his sense of security.
Next, I will share my thoughts, which may help you see yourself differently.
1. Where does your insecurity come from?
The poster feels lost and uneasy when the other person in their relationship doesn't call. After reading this, I also feel the poster's keen awareness and desire to rebuild their sense of security. This is really good.
Many people can't do this.
To rebuild our sense of security, we need to know where our insecurity comes from.
Our sense of security often comes from our upbringing, education, and social environment. Our relationship with our upbringing is the most important factor.
The original poster can review and explore these aspects.
2. Adjusting unreasonable perceptions
Many people feel uneasy because of their caregivers.
When we were young, we needed our caregivers to survive. This can mean material or emotional support. Often, caregivers can provide for our material needs, but neglect us emotionally.
If we don't feel loved, we feel neglected.
If we can't feel this, we will feel uneasy and fearful. If the nurturer doesn't take care of us, we may not survive. We will feel uneasy and anxious.
The educational environment and social culture also play a part. For example, being excluded, experiencing violence at school, and living in a patriarchal society can make us feel insecure.
These are our experiences. Why were we so uneasy? Was it because we couldn't take care of ourselves?
Now that we're grown up, we see how our caregivers raised us. We may realize they didn't know how to love us. They tried their best.
When we realize we are grown up and can take care of ourselves, will we feel less uneasy?
3. Take care of yourself.
Psychology says the best way to grow up is to take care of the child inside us. What does this mean for the original poster?
The child may be unable to take care of herself. How do we help her grow up and build her sense of security?
We need to learn to nurture ourselves again. Imagine if the original poster were a mother. What would you do if you found your child scared, worried, uneasy, and afraid?
Would you calm her down? Would you tell her she's safe?
Will you protect her?
With such companionship, will our inner child grow up slowly?
Will she feel more secure? She has gained understanding, support, love, and acceptance.
Rearing ourselves again helps us rebuild our sense of security.
I hope these are helpful and inspiring to you, the original poster. Rebuilding a sense of security takes time, space, and learning.
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Comments
I can relate to the complexity of your feelings. It sounds like you're valuing the comfort his calls bring but are also aware that this reliance might not align with your longterm goals. Perhaps focusing on building a routine that includes selfcare and activities that make you feel grounded could help establish a sense of security within yourself.
It's interesting how you describe the tension and concern when he calls late. It seems like setting clear boundaries and communicating your needs might offer some relief. Expressing that you value his calls but also need space to focus on your studies could lead to a healthier dynamic.
The uncertainty is indeed tough. I wonder if working on mindfulness practices, like meditation or journaling, could help you manage those anxious feelings. By becoming more aware of your emotions, you might find it easier to handle the unpredictability without letting it affect your overall wellbeing.
You mentioned shifting your attention to studying and other activities, which is a great start. Maybe integrating time management techniques could further reduce that insecurity. Planning your day in a way that balances personal time and study time might give you a stronger sense of control over your life.
It's good that you're looking for ways to create security for yourself. Building a support network of friends or family who understand your situation can be incredibly helpful. Sharing your thoughts and experiences with them might provide additional perspectives and emotional support.