Kathy Carter
Arrive Therapy
What is limerance, and how can Hypno-CBT help?
What is limerance, and how can Hypno-CBT help?
What is limerance, and how can Hypno-CBT help?
Monday 28th April 2025
Explore limerence and learn how Hypno-CBT can help manage obsessive thoughts in this insightful episode.
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Episode Overview
- Limerence is an obsessive state differing from love.
- Neurodivergent individuals may experience limerence.
- Hypno-CBT can help manage obsessive thoughts.
- Cognitive restructuring aids in reframing thoughts.
- Mindfulness and relaxation techniques foster healthier mindsets.
"Limerence isn't love; it's an intense infatuation that can derail your focus."
Imagine being caught in a whirlwind of emotions, where your mind fixates on a single person as if they're the centre of your universe. This episode of The Hypno-CBT podcast with Arrive Therapy dives into the intriguing concept of limerence - a state where one becomes obsessively preoccupied with another individual, craving reciprocation and validation.
Host Kathy Carter sheds light on how limerence differs from love, describing it as an intense yet fleeting infatuation that can disrupt daily life and even recovery from addiction. Kathy explores the connection between limerence and anxious ambivalent attachment styles, suggesting that those with insecure attachment may be more prone to this obsession. Neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD or autism, might also experience limerence due to their unique reward-driven brain wiring.
The episode highlights how Hypno-CBT can help manage these obsessive tendencies, offering cognitive restructuring techniques to reframe thoughts and reduce fixation. Through relaxation and visualisation strategies, Kathy explains how Hypno-CBT fosters new neural pathways, allowing individuals to detach from obsessive thoughts. By embracing mindfulness and progressive muscle relaxation, listeners can learn to shift their focus away from the limerent object. Kathy encourages recognising limerence as a sign of unmet needs or desires, prompting reflection on personal relationships and self-worth.
This episode offers valuable insights for anyone grappling with limerence or seeking support in addiction recovery. Whether you're curious about cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy or simply want to understand the complexities of limerence, Kathy's compassionate approach makes this a must-listen. So, why not take a moment to explore how Hypno-CBT might just be the key to unlocking a healthier mindset?