FREE: What is limerance?

Limerence is an intense, sometimes obsessive state whereby a person becomes obsessively preoccupied with another individual, often accompanied by an overwhelming desire for reciprocation. It involves heightened thoughts, some idealisation of the person, and is linked to anxious ambivalent attachment style, in my opinion. People in limerence may feel a strong need for signs of affection which can lead to distorted perceptions of reality; there’s strong links with both addiction and neurodivergence. While limerence often involves romantic attraction, it differs from love. I also explore some ways in which Hypno-CBT could be used to help someone in limerence, eg cognitive reframing and restructuring, distress tolerance, rehearsal of coping skills, mindfulness etc. Listen to the audio alone here - https://www.arrivetherapy.co.uk/post/limerance #limerance #HypnoCBT, #hypnotherapy #therapistsconnect #addiction #neurodivergence