Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1 - Understanding your limerence

    • Introduction from Dr. David Perl, the quit limerence doctor and founder of limerence.net

    • My story of limerence and what led me to be interested in this condition

    • What is limerence and why do some of us get it?

    • Journaling, Mindfulness and Meditation

    • Human attraction, desire and the human shadow
  • 2

    Module 2 - Going deeper into what we know

    • What can we learn from other addictions and complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD)?

    • Emotions, feelings, thoughts and behaviours

    • The neuroscience behind limerence

    • Codependency and Love Addiction

    • The Drama Triangle and its role in our limerence

    • Growing Self Awareness and the power of the unconscious
  • 3

    Module 3 - Making changes with some immediate strategies

    • Going No Contact (NC) or Low Contact (LC)

    • To disclose or not to disclose?

    • Do I disclose to my SO?

    • The myth of the soul mate and the unconscious

    • Changing habits
  • 4

    Module 4 - Day to day life and other challenges

    • Building a safety net

    • Therapy and therapists - some guidance.

    • Falling off the wagon

    • Coming out about your limerence and Shame

    • Setting objectives and being SMART

    • Attachment in relationships

    • Is there a connection between limerence and Autism spectrum Disorder?

    • Wrapping up and further reading