Romantic Hyperfixation, and Attac...

Romantic Hyperfixation, and Attachment Styles: How and Why You Can't Stop Thinking about Them

Neurodivergent Strategies for Late-Diagnosed Adults: The Div... by Regina McMenomy, PhD.

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You recognize the feeling the moment it starts. One conversation, one interaction, and suddenly this person is everywhere in your brain, first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and approximately 47 times in between. You're not just interested. You're consumed. And if you're neurodivergent, there's a reason it hits that hard.

In this episode, Dr. Regina and Russ break down limerence (also called romantic hyperfixation), why ADHD and autistic brains are especially susceptible to it, and how your attachment style either fuels the fire or keeps the loop going indefinitely. If you've ever turned a person into a puzzle you couldn't stop trying to solve, this one's for you.

If you've ever confused intensity for intimacy, or chased the high of pursuit without realizing why, this episode gives you the language and the framewo ... 

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