Obsessive Love Disorder

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Attachment disorders involve emotional attachment issues, lack of empathy, and obsession. Types: DSED (overly friendly, lack of caution) and RAD (stress, difficulty with relationships).

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Attachment disorders

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This mental health disorder is characterized by a disturbance with self-image coupled with severe mood swings. Borderline personality disorder can cause you to be extremely angry to extremely happy within a matter of minutes or hours.

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Borderline personality disorder

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Based on delusions (events or facts you believe to be true), this disorder is exhibited by an insistence on things that are already proven false

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Delusional jealousy

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This disorder is an intersection between delusional and obsessive love disorders. With erotomania, you believe that someone famous or of a higher social status is in love with you. This can lead to harassment of the other person, such as showing up at their home or workplace.

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Erotomania

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a combination of obsessive thoughts and compulsive rituals. These are severe enough to interfere with your everyday life

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder

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This preoccupation can lead to repetitive and compulsive behaviors in response to infidelity concerns.

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Obsessional jealousy

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OLD is diagnosed with a thorough evaluation from a psychiatrist or other mental health professional. First, they will interview you by asking you questions about your symptoms, as well as your relationships.

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How’s obsessive love disorder diagnosed?

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The precise treatment plan for this disorder depends on the underlying cause. However, it often involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy.

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How’s obsessive love disorder treated?

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If you or a loved one has possible symptoms of obsessive love disorder, you should see a doctor.

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person with obsessive love disorder?

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When diagnosed and treated, OLD may have a positive outcome. The key, however, is to not quit therapy or treatment if you think you’re feeling better. Suddenly stopping your treatment can worsen symptoms, or make them return.

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Signs of Over-the-Top Love