June 19, 2024

Have you ever been overtaken by a love attraction? One in which intrusive thoughts consume your head and every activity feels like a personal reflection? This extreme attraction, frequently mistaken for love, might be limerence.

Limerence is a condition of extreme obsession on another individual. It is distinguished by obsessive thoughts, emotional reliance, and a need for reciprocation, however unachievable. While the first rush is exciting, limerence may become all-consuming and emotionally taxing, especially when associated with previous experiences.

This examines the relationship between limerence and childhood trauma. We’ll look at what limerence is, how childhood experiences can influence it, and what effects it can have on our life.