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Damn, I love these reddit posts!

That’s actually a pretty lighthearted way to start such a heavy topic.

But here’s what those funny posts don’t show you — the dark side of limerence.

Because this isn’t just a quirky crush or intense attraction.

No, Limerence is actually a form of love addiction.

And it can cause real emotional pain, self-abandonment, and obsession.

So today, we’re breaking it down. I created a roadmap for that. We’ll start with the most subtle sign No 1…

and end with the biggest — but also the most invisible No 10.

And most importantly — throughout the signs, you’ll also see how to recognize limerence, understand it, and begin to finally let it go.

► Links and Resources:

Limerence & CPTSD Episode:

https://youtu.be/LZ-IFevq90o?si=2UNR7TxqDv2PFpia

Limerence & Self-Regulation Episode: https://youtu.be/ozIbtcDmNVA?si=vTLRifpT75jQXmvg

Hypervigilance Episode:

https://youtu.be/Mhoa6_53StI?si=LrXDwC8UDowCL_3V

Anxious Attachment Style Episode: https://youtu.be/rXscvYntSpY?si=HJYM3_IGuWfsAFtc

Maladaptive Daydreaming Article: https://www.adhdcentre.co.uk/adhd-maladaptive-daydreaming-common-signs-of-adhd/

Limerent Object Article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerence⁠

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► Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:28 Limerence

04:56 True Love

07:33 Sign 1: You Feel High When They Text… And Crash When They Don’t.

08:52 Sign 2: You Fantasize More Than You Interact.

10:06 Sign 3: You Ignore Red Flags Because The Fantasy Feels Too Good.

11:29 Sign 4: You Overanalyze Everything They Say/Do.

12:49 Sign 5: You Base Your Worth On Their Interest Or Attention.

14:27 Sign 6: You Feel Urgent Fear Of Losing Them - Even If You Barely Know Them.

15:51 Sign 7: You Confuse Longing With Love.

17:32 Sign 8: You Hold Onto Breadcrumbs, Not Mutual Care.

19:04 Sign 9: You Don’t Feel Safe - Just Addicted.

20:29 Sign 10: You Lose Yourself In The Idea Of “Them”.

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► Hi, my name is Robert! I create videos about childhood trauma & attachment theory.

My content aims to help you transform trauma-driven reactions that block you, so you can embrace a life full of happiness, safe & loving relationships, and self-confidence. :)

► Disclaimer: None of the contents a therapeutic or medical recommendations. The contents are not to be understood as therapeutic-medical instructions and are neither intended as professional health advice nor as education.

I am not a health professional myself. My content is based on research and my personal experiences working with various therapists as a client for three years.