Love Addiction
2 episodes tagged "Love Addiction".
You Aren’t In Love, You’re Obsessed (The Limerence Trap)
Let’s be honest: Are you actually in love with them? Or are you just addicted to the pain of chasing them? In this episode of Sober Psychology, we are breaking down Limerence—the psychological term for when "having a crush" turns into a full-blown obsession. I see this constantly in recovery. We stop drinking, but then we start using people as our drug. We confuse anxiety for passion and toxicity for "soul ties." But science tells us that Limerence is closer to OCD and Addiction than it is to true love. Today, we are stripping away the fantasy. We are talking about the "Frustration Attraction" (why rejection makes you want them more), the danger of falling in love with a "Fantasy Bond," and the hard Biblical truth that turning a human into your source of happiness isn't romance—it’s Idolatry. If you are stuck in a loop of checking their location, analyzing their texts, and begging for crumbs of affection... you need a detox. 👓 IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER: • The Diagnosis: The difference between Healthy Love and Limerence (Obsession). • The Neuroscience: How "Frustration Attraction" hijacks your dopamine system. • The Fantasy Bond: Why you fall in love with "Potential" instead of Reality. • Biblical Truth: The story of Leah and Jacob, and the danger of making a human your God. • The Solution: Why "No Contact" is the only way to sober up. 👇 THE CHALLENGE: Are you ready to stop worshipping a ghost? If you are brave enough to block them and choose your sanity, comment "IDOL SMASHED" below.
Why Do We Love Breaking Rules?
💔 Why does cheating feel like a rush — and destroy lives right after? Psychology shows the dopamine thrill of secrecy mimics addiction. According to Helen Fisher’s research, love can hit the brain like cocaine. But a 2017 Clinical Psychology Review study found that betrayed partners often suffer PTSD-level trauma, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. ⚠️ The high isn’t worth the heartbreak. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered truth on psychology, faith, and relationships. 🔗 Watch more deep dives here: