Limerenza: La "Dipendenza Affettiva" Che Confondi con l'Amore

Limerence isn't love: it's an emotional dependence that tricks the brain. Find out what it is, why we fall for it, and 3 ways to overcome it. Have you ever wondered why you can't stop thinking about someone who, you know, doesn't make you feel good? Why do you constantly check your phone, live in anticipation, and every silence sends you into a crisis? What you call love could be limerence: a specific mental state, studied by psychology, in which the brain treats the other person as a veritable source of dopamine, just like addictions. In this video, as a psychotherapist, I'll explain what limerence really is, why intermittent relationships create the strongest bond, and what the profound difference is between love and emotional dependence. We'll look at what happens in the brain (dopamine, reward system, intermittent reinforcement), why this pattern often has its roots in childhood attachment, and, most importantly, how to overcome it. I'll leave you with three concrete practices to start today: the unsent letter, the fast from checkups, and the inventory of the five people. Because behind obsession, almost always, there's an alarm system that's only trying to calm down and thrives in isolation. I combine psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality to help you understand how it really works and return home, within yourself. 👉 Go to enricogamba.org and join the community: practical materials, guided exercises, courses, and meetings. 📖 My book "If You're Here It's Not by Chance" (Bompiani) is available in all bookstores. This video is for educational purposes and does not replace a personalized therapeutic program.