Limerence: why you should get therapy

Limerence is still under-researched and in terms of the therapeutic approaches that can help with it. If you are so infatuated with someone in an idealised way that it consumes your every thought, you might have limerence. It can be a difficult and overwhelming experience – a lot of time and energy can sink into the experience of being limerent.

Limerence is a term used to describe an intense crush or infatuation with someone. People experiencing limerence often feel desperation for emotional reciprocation from the person they are infatuated with (known as the ‘limerent object’’.

This can lead to obsessive thoughts, fantasies, and even physical symptoms like physical tension, heartache, and panic.

If you’re experiencing limerence, it’s important to understand that the other person may not reciprocate these feelings. It’s also important to take care of yourself and seek support.

Here at Unfolding Limerence, we offer coaching services for people struggling with limerence and other associated issues like self-esteem, self-image, confidence and direction in life.

Our approach is a multi-disciplinary one to help you navigate your emotions and develop healthy coping strategies, and even thrive while being limerent! Your life doesn’t have to be on pause because of it.

Don’t let limerence take over your life. Reach out for help even just to get your feelings and thoughts out honestly, it can really provide amazing relief.