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RoseAlpaca

Updated 1y ago

Can You Be Addicted to a Person?

Can you be addicted to a person??

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Cherrycola

2y

I feel like so yes. I’ve been obsessive over others before, like an addiction. I feel like it maybe be because of my ocd with obsessing over things and people but yes I believe you can be addicted to a person
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sh

2y

definitely
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Chevygirl

2y

Unfortunately yes. I am currently detoxing from a toxic individual.
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margaretscarry

2y

I believe toxic and abusive relationships can feel a lot like addiction/substance abuse. Especially with the itd be easier not to quit aspects. Though if you find this is how you feel about a non toxic person perhaps look into and talk about personality disorders spectrum. Bpd and dpd are really common to have a "favorite person" and there are ways to work on thatband other social things that come with it. Hope youre well :o)
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Cece7

2y

I agree with this! I was in an abusive relationship and the end of that relationship was so difficult for a while because I did feel addicted somehow to him even though he was the worst.
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RoseAlpaca

2y

thank you so much 🤗
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Emo_Enby_99

2y

Yes
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sloth4lyfe

2y

Yes, you definitely can. & it’s hard to even realize it. Idk if codependency would be something you relate to but I definitely can. I’ve been TRYING to read a book on codependency by Melody Beattie.
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BiddyBird

1y

I think yes and no. I personally feel like the obsession we have over someone is due to a lack of something within ourselves. I don't think you're addicted to that specific person, but maybe they make you feel like only they can give you what you lack. The obsession lies in the longing of what's not there.

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