Dopamine & Limerence: Why Heartbreak Feels Like Withdrawal

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This is Part 1 of my Limerence Withdrawal series. Watch Part 2 and Part 3 here: ▶ Part 2: Limerence Withdrawal - Why It Hurts More https://youtu.be/yIv1gZIsauI&list=PLfT1dOmg4UqWOhPMwvVqFBGCFhgFzgkAJ ▶ Part 3: Limerence Withdrawal Symptoms - How to Cope and Recover https://youtu.be/fmahrWGe5rM&list=PLfT1dOmg4UqWOhPMwvVqFBGCFhgFzgkAJ This video is for those of you who didn’t just “like” someone — your whole system locked onto them. And now that it’s over, it doesn’t feel like normal heartbreak. It feels like you can't regain your balance. We're talking about: - What dopamine has to do with limerence - Why losing them feels like withdrawal - How limerence is different from healthy romantic love - What to focus on next so you can get past this Chapters 00:00 Intro – Dopamine & Limerence: Why Heartbreak Feels Like Withdrawal 01:07 What Your Brain Is Doing (Dopamine 101) 05:29 Why Losing Them Feels Like Withdrawal 13:30 Romantic Love vs. Limerence 17:24 Why Limerence Affects You More + What’s Next ▶️ Related Videos The 3 Stages of Limerence, And How They Hook You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4uEsVu3DIA&list=PLfT1dOmg4UqWOhPMwvVqFBGCFhgFzgkAJ Limerence and Why You Got Hooked on Them, Not Someone Else https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYnpVlP4hdw&list=PLfT1dOmg4UqWOhPMwvVqFBGCFhgFzgkAJ Crush or Limerence How to Tell the Difference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byb5gtcU6WM&list=PLfT1dOmg4UqVa_PVAuaZNeUo_QGDQiWcd ▶️ Related Playlists **Limerence: More Obsession Than Love** https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfT1dOmg4UqWOhPMwvVqFBGCFhgFzgkAJ 📗 Free Resources ▸ Attachment Style Quiz – Find out what’s driving your patterns https://youreclaimedproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/ ▸ Calm Down Toolkit – Tools to soothe anxiety and regulate your nervous system https://youreclaimedproject.com/calm-down-toolkit/ You, Reclaimed is where we talk about how to take our lives back from the lasting effects of childhood trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation—so we can finally live on our own terms. -- Disclaimer: I’m not a therapist or medical professional. The information shared on this channel is for educational purposes only and is based on personal experience and research. It’s not a substitute for therapy, medical advice, or professional treatment. If you’re in crisis or need immediate support, please contact a licensed mental health provider or emergency services in your area. 👀 If this video resonates, please subscribe and share it with someone who needs this perspective. #limerence #dopamine #heartbreak #attachment #youreclaimed