What is limerance, and how can Hypno-CBT help?

Limerence is an intense, sometimes obsessive state whereby a person becomes obsessively preoccupied with another individual, often accompanied by an overwhelming desire for reciprocation.

It involves heightened thoughts, some idealisation of the person, and is linked to anxious ambivalent attachment style, in my opinion. People in limerence may feel a strong need for signs of affection or reciprocation. This can lead to distorted perceptions of reality. While limerence often involves romantic attraction, it differs from love. I also explore some ways in which Hypno-CBT could be used to help someone in limerence, eg cognitive reframing, visualisation, rehearsal of coping skills, mindfulness etc.

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This short ten minute audio is a focussed attention exercise; a form of self hyposis or meditation, based on our 'personal bill of rights'. This is a concept detailed in the excellent book, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne, published by New Harbinger Publications.

The audio is aimed as a tool to help us regulate, reflect and ground ourselves, if we are feeling unsettled, unsure (or are faced with a difficult decision and juggling feelings like guilt and responsibility, with a difficulty identifying or expressing what we need and want).

Bourne's theory is that if we recognise these rights & learn to exercise them, we can build a more assertive attitude. Here is a short example from the list:

I have the right to ask for what I want.

I have the right to say no to requests or demands I can't meet.

I have the right to express all of my feelings, positive or negative.

I have the right to change my mind.

I have the right to make mistakes and not have to be perfect.

Why not listen to the audio, and spend some time afterwards reflecting on any areas in the list where you do feel some resistance to expressing or believing these personal 'rights'?

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(Are you neurodivergent? Why not check out our Neurothriving course - a guidebook to thriving as a neurodivergent person: https://www.arrivetherapy.co.uk/neurothriving)

Content includes:
A brief introduction to Stephen Karpman's drama triangle, a model of relating whereby we slip into victimhood and the roles of victim, rescuer and persecutor. It's common in families that have aspects of dysfunction. Here I offer a way to assess where you are in the triangle and bring elements of CBT to try and break the cycles of victimhood.

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This podcast is for education purposes only; NOT a substitute for advice from a Doctor or any relevant health professional.

Visit https://www.arrivetherapy.co.uk for more info.