Loosing a good friend to the wrong sort of Love. Advice needed.

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@Aprilla , welcome to the forums. From what you described it sounds very much like you are plagued with an "affliction" called Limerence.

The term "Limerence" was coined by a psychologist named Dorothy Tennov. Limerence is not currently considered a "disorder" as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders(DSM5), but with further definitive research it may be included a some point.

Some reading links:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/limerence

Is It Love or Limerence? Here’s How To Tell the Difference

What is Limerence? Definition and Stages | Attachment Project


Your best hope for relief from Limerence is to maintain no contact with this person. Therapy can help, along with antidepressant medication.

Best of luck to you.
This is the first time I've heard of limerence Nathan. Interesting.
 

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