The Crappy Childhood Fairy Podcast with Anna Runkle

Obsessive Love Can Cross The Line Into Dangerous Delusion

Jul 5, 2024

20:30

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The podcast explores the unhealthy obsession of limerence, emphasizing the need for professional help. It discusses the distorted thinking and intense infatuation that can lead to dangerous delusion. The host offers resources for support and therapy to help overcome love addiction.

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Limerence often masks a need for validation rather than genuine assistance.

Seeking professional help is crucial in addressing the risks associated with obsessive love behaviors.

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Recognition of Limerence Strategies

Individuals expressing limerence often disguise their need for validation as a desire for assistance. The podcast presenter frequently encounters letters that seem manipulative, focusing more on detailing their obsession rather than seeking genuine help. Recognizing this, the presenter emphasizes the importance of redirecting such individuals towards professional support to address potential risks.

Intro

2min

Exploring Unhealthy Obsession and Limerence in a Troubling Relationship Narrative

17min

Navigating Limerent Thoughts and Love Addiction

2min

I get letters from people who claim to want to heal from limerence – which is an addiction-level romantic obsession with someone who doesn’t want to be with you. But sometimes, the letter itself feels toxic to me – like they want to tell me about their limerence and PRETEND they want help, when what they really want to is to tell anyone who will listen ALL ABOUT their obsession. Limerence has to be fed to keep it going, and so normally, I won’t feed it. People know I’m tough on this. So normally when I get the feeling that someone is in danger, or putting someone else in danger, I refer them immediately to professional help. Which is what I did with this letter writer. But for everyone who struggles with limerence, I believe you may find it helpful to HEAR what limerent thinking sounds like in someone else. In this video I respond to letter from a man who is experiencing the distorted thinking that is common with limerence.

The Signs of Limerence: FREE PDF Download: https://bit.ly/3PbqblT

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Send your questions & comments to: hello@crappychildhoodfairy.com

NEED ONLINE THERAPY? *BetterHelp* can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/CCF

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