DBT & Me DBT and Limerence
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Apr 30, 2025 The hosts dive into the perplexing world of limerence, exploring its obsessive nature and differences from healthy infatuations. They share personal stories and insights on how DBT skills can help manage the emotional rollercoaster associated with being infatuated. The conversation highlights techniques for self-reflection and mindfulness, encouraging listeners to recognize unhealthy patterns and build emotional resilience. With humor and personal anecdotes, they create a relatable space for understanding these intense feelings.
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Limerence Vs Crush Explained
- Limerence is an obsessive, unhealthy infatuation focused on emotional reciprocation without knowing the person truly.
- Unlike a crush, limerence thrives on uncertainty and emotional dependence, often harming personal well-being.
Limerence and Favorite Person Compared
- Limerence and BPD "favorite person" dynamics both involve obsessive focus on one individual.
- Favorite person relationships usually involve close contact; limerence is often distant admiration.
Why People Are Vulnerable To Limerence
- People with attachment wounds, anxiety, depression, or CPTSD are more vulnerable to limerence.
- Social neglect and fears of abandonment also increase susceptibility to unhealthy infatuation.
