Can you be obsessed with the idea of love?

“Obsessive love disorder” (OLD) refers to a condition where you become obsessed with one person you think you may be in love with. You might feel the need to protect your loved one obsessively, or even become controlling of them as if they were a possession.

Why are some people obsessed with finding love?

A person’s ability to form healthful attachments with others begins early in childhood. People whose parents or caregivers were unstable or abusive may develop abnormal patterns of attachment. This can cause them to become obsessive, controlling, or fearful in their relationships.

How do I stop being obsessed with finding love?

Build a career you love. Find friends who enrich your life. Explore hobbies and interests and find those things that you enjoy doing, even if you’re all alone. Go to school, take classes even if it’s just for fun, read books, watch documentaries, give yourself plenty to talk about to anyone.

What triggers Limerence?

What Causes Limerence and ROCD? The intrusive thinking involved in limerence and OCD and has been associated with low levels of serotonin and elevated levels of dopamine and norepinephrine—all neurotransmitters, or chemicals that act as messengers between brain cells.

How do I stop worrying about someone?

Start here:

1. Don’t stop believin’ … in yourself.
2. Don’t stop believin’ … in your future partner.
3. Choose wisely the words that write your inner script.
4. Look ahead with confidence.
5. Acknowledge what’s in your control and what’s not.
6. Fend off other people’s insensitive comments.

Does everyone get love?

Sure, you have standards, everyone does, but the reality of who you are going to love is going to be different than what you imagine that person to be right now. In fact, you may be totally caught off guard by the person you end up falling in love with.