Living with limerence is a guide for coping with unwanted infatuation. In the 1970s, psychologist Dorothy Tennov coined the term 'limerence' to describe an obsessive mental state of romantic infatuation. If you've ever met someone whose company was so electrifying and exhilarating that you felt intoxicated just by being with them, you understand the euphoric thrill of limerence. If you've also become obsessed with them, plagued by intrusive thoughts you can't control, and unable to keep away from them even after you know it's doing you harm, then you understand the dark side of limerence too. In this book, pseudonymous neuroscientist "Dr L" sets out the case that limerence is best understood as addiction to another person. Drawing on evidence from the neuroscience of reward-seeking, motivation and behavioural addictions, and the personal testimony of some of the thousands of limerents that visit the Living with limerence website every month, he makes sense of the experience of being so utterly infatuated with someone it feels like you've lost your mind.Inside you will learn:What limerence is, how it begins, and how it affects youHow neuroscience can explain the experience of limerenceWhy some people are so addictiveWho is most vulnerable to limerenceThe key stages of limerenceHow to get rid of unwanted limerenceHow to protect yourself in the futureLimerence can be great, but can also be awful. This guide will help you find the right balance, and plan for a better future.
✔ Author(s): Dr L
✔ Title: Living with limerence: A guide for the smitten
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (434 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: B085RN5XGS
✔ ISBN-13: 978B085RN5XG8
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Living with limerence by Dr L
Virginia Savage
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Josephine Alvarez
The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Daphne Garner
I'm already planning to reread this book. It's one of those stories that you can revisit again and again, discovering new layers of meaning each time.
