The 5 Stages of Limerence and Relationship Addiction

For people with complex trauma, especially those who have craved connection throughout their lives, the process of limerence will seem all too familiar. It can be considered a form of addiction, not to physical connection, but to the idea of being head-over-heels in love. In this segment from Tim's Re-Parenting series, he dives into the 5 stages of limerence, from pre-limerence to loss.

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Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. Tim’s videos are for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.

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