This is a groundbreaking book on limerence - the intense desire for someone. Rooted in neuroscience, the book offers practical guidance for those experiencing obsessive love and seeking emotional balance.

“Butterflies” in the stomach, intrusive thoughts, fantasies of imaginary scenarios, emotional swings from euphoria to despair... aren’t these the familiar signs of new love? Not exactly. These are characteristics of the psychological state of “limerence,” also known as obsessive, passionate, or addictive love that can become unhealthy.

Millions of people will experience limerence at some point in their lives, and in this book, neuroscientist Dr. Tom Bellamy explores how advances in neuroscience since the 1970s, when the term was established, shed light on this little-understood aspect of human experience. Discover:

• what leads to limerence
• how to recognize limerence in yourself and others
• how to manage the phases of addiction to another person
• how to move beyond it to maintain longer and more fulfilling relationships.

With supportive advice for next steps, this book will help readers struggling with unwanted feelings find emotional balance. Pages: 224, Dimensions: 13.5x13.5cm