How to stop obsessing over someone
Published on Aug 08, 2023 03:00 PM IST
- From being aware of attachment style to practising mindfulness techniques, here are a few ways to stop obsessing over someone.
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Sometimes when we obsess over someone, it can disrupt our normal lifestyle. "Obsessive thoughts are repetitive, intrusive, and distressing. Although this a normal part of the human experience, if you find that it becomes persistent and disruptive, meaning it significantly impacts your daily life and well-being or puts others in an uncomfortable position, it’s advisable to seek help from a mental health professional to help you manage and alleviate these experiences," wrote Therapist Jessica Da Silva as she shared tips on how to stop obsessing over someone.(Unsplash)
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The kind of attachment style we have can play a significant role in the formation of obsession and related feelings. The more aware we become of the attachment style; the better we can address the situation. (Unsplash)
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Personality, mental health conditions and life experiences also add to obsession. Therapy and self-awareness can help with that. (Unsplash)
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Sometimes we try to fight obsessive thoughts – the better way to address it is to acknowledge and validate them without judgement. (Unsplash)
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Sometimes minimising interactions and social media stalking of the person we are obsessing over can help in reducing the obsession we have for them. (Unsplash)
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