Love Addiction Treatment

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Do you give too much time and attention to another person while neglecting yourself? Do you live in constant fear of losing your relationship? Are you the “needy” partner in the relationship? Have you ever flet that you may benefit from love addiction treatment? If the answer is yes, then you may have a love addiction.

Love addiction is described as when one person “loves” another person with an obsessive intensity that’s not in the best interest of either party. Love addiction is a painful, compulsive and addictive disorder that negatively impacts not only the addict but the object of their obsession. The Meadows love addiction treatment program helps our patients to overcome root issues and take steps towards experiencing healthy, fulfilling relationships.

Love addicts tend to become involved in brief, intense romantic relationships. If they are involved in a long-term relationship, it is usually characterized by many highs and lows. Another symptom of love addiction is complete withdrawal from romantic or sexual relationships to avoid feelings of vulnerability. Love addicts tend to focus a tremendous amount of energy on romantic relationships—whether they are involved in one, looking for the next one, or avoiding one altogether.

The causes of love addiction are rooted in childhood trauma. Individuals lacking self-esteem or who had less-than-nurturing childhoods may grow up looking for constant reassurance from others. Love addicts also tend to enjoy the feeling of excitement that being “in love” brings.

At The Meadows, we go beyond the symptoms during treatment of love addiction to address the underlying issues—childhood trauma, low self-esteem and codependency. To find out more about The Meadow’s love addiction treatment program, contact an intake coordinator at .