Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Them

Can't stop thinking about someone? It's likely limerence: an intense, obsessive infatuation that hijacks your brain using the same "slot machine" logic as a casino. In this video, we break down why your mood depends on their attention and how to reclaim your boundaries. You'll discover: 3 Dead Giveaway Signs: How to tell if it’s more than just a crush. The Dopamine Trap: Why inconsistent or "unavailable" people are the hardest to forget. Attachment Styles: How the Anxious-Avoidant dance fuels the obsession. 5 Practical Steps: Research-backed ways to break free, including the "Externalization" technique. Secure Attachment: What healthy, "boring" love actually feels like. Related videos: Your Attachment Style Awareness Isn't Fixing Your Relationships: Secure Attachment    • You Know Your Triggers, So Why Do You Stil...   Limerence, What is It?    • Limerence: What Is It, Attachment & Love A...   Timestamps: 0:00 What is Limerence? (More than a crush) 0:26 3 Signs you’re experiencing it 2:26 The "Emotional Slot Machine" & Dopamine 5:06 How Anxious & Avoidant attachment styles collide 7:09 A real-life example of the limerence cycle 9:19 5 Steps to stop obsessing & "Externalize" the feeling 11:59 Why we are attracted to "unavailable" people 14:31 Secure Attachment vs. Limerence Published books: Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY Therapy: While I don't offer online therapy, get connected with a licensed therapist through my sponsor BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/kati (Get 10% OFF your first month) Partnerships: Contact Linnea Toney at [email protected] Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. #limerence #datingtips #relationships