👀 You might notice these signs:
They often ask: “What time will you be home?”, “Have you eaten?”, “Did you bring a jacket?”
They’re anxious about small details, always imagining “what if…”
Even when you say things are fine, they repeat the same questions again and again.
Sometimes you’re just joking, but they take it seriously like something bad happened.
These are signs of Anxioli Garlic-type parents 🧄🤍 —
They care too much, are afraid of making mistakes, fear you’ll suffer, and worry they’re not doing enough.
🧠 What they might be thinking inside:
“I do trust you—I’m just not at ease.”
“I ask again and again because I want to protect you.”
“I’m so afraid of doing something wrong, I constantly think of all the consequences.”
“I may sound anxious, but it’s only because I love you so much.”
✅ So how can you gently support them?
🧄 1. Don’t immediately respond with “Here we go again”—acknowledge their anxiety first
You can say:
“I know you’re worried about me—you’re asking because you care.”
“I know you’re not trying to control me, you just want me to be well.”
✅ When you hold space for their ‘worry,’ they can let go of some of it.
🧄 2. Offer specific information + follow-up to increase their sense of safety
Instead of saying “I’ve got it covered~”, try saying:
“I’ll be home at 9 tonight. I’ll send you a message then.”
“I’ll handle it myself, and I have a Plan B—don’t worry too much.”
✅ What they need isn’t obedience, but to know you’re prepared and safe.
🧄 3. Help them “shrink the problem” so they don’t get overwhelmed
You can say:
“I get what you’re worried about—let’s take a look, maybe it’s not as complicated as it seems.”
“You’re worried about a lot—could some of these be just assumptions? Let me help you sort them out.”
✅ Help them unpack their ‘anxiety list’ step by step, and they’ll calm down.
🧄 4. Let them feel their efforts are appreciated
You can say:
“You’re so thoughtful—I’ve learned how to plan ahead thanks to you. Thank you.”
“You always remind me because you want to make sure I don’t suffer—I see that.”
✅ A single word of appreciation can be more effective than ten “Don’t worry”s.
🧄 5. Remember: they’re not trying to annoy you—they just don’t know how to relax
Their worry comes from deep love, a strong sense of responsibility, and a belief that “nothing can go wrong.”
You don’t need to change them—but you can sit with them, breathe with them, and help them slow down.
✅ You don’t have to be a perfect child—just someone who understands them.
🤍 What Anxioli Garlic-type parents want you to know:
“I’m not trying to control you—I just can’t let go of my concern for you.”
“I may seem naggy on the outside, but deep down I just want you to walk your own path safely.”
“I may not know how to say ‘relax,’ but I love you, trust you, and have always watched you grow.”
💬 What you can say to them:
“You can keep caring about me—but you don’t need to worry so hard.”
“I’ll take good care of myself—so you can have a bit of space to relax.”
“You’ve already done so much—it’s time to allow yourself to feel more at ease about me.”