In love or psychologically hooked? At the beginning of a story it is very difficult to differentiate when someone is in love or psychologically hooked if the story begins to go wrong. How can you cut the negative situation in time in case you realize that you are psychologically hooked?
First, take a little distance. Cut off contact for a few days with that person. Stop the desperation of calling or texting him. Your life is not reduced to hearing from him / her. That is, your well-being is in you, in your inner tranquility, in the ability to have a serene and full story. You are psychologically hooked when deep down, you position yourself on this story as if there was something at stake to gain or lose: your own worth, your self-esteem, your happiness.
In reality, your happiness is not in the hands of anything or anyone. I mean, if you can be with the person you like, great though, in case it can't be, life goes on and it is better to look elsewhere. However, all those who at some point have felt psychologically hooked to a person know that the mood swings are continuous throughout the day and are positioned more in the role of drama and tragedy. He who is hooked opens the door of a
Take distance and regain your inner balance. Overcoming an obsession is sometimes as difficult as facing a heartbreak. Must have patience and a lot of generosity to live in the present.
This article is merely informative, in Psychology-Online we do not have the power to make a diagnosis or recommend a treatment. We invite you to go to a psychologist to treat your particular case.
