Ep. 206 - Why do I feel addicted to my ex?
How to Get Over Your Ex
Dorothy AB Johnson
4.7 • 577 Ratings
🗓️ 18 September 2023
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
Have you ever found yourself asking, "Why do I feel so addicted to my ex?" Well, today, we've got answers and a roadmap to help you break free from those compulsive behaviors that seem to take over your life. Breakups have a unique way of turning even the most empowered and resilient individuals into someone they don't recognize.
Join us in this eye-opening episode as we delve into the profound psychology of post-breakup attachment and the reasons behind those persistent, seemingly uncontrollable actions that are anything but characteristic of you. Whether it's the relentless calls to your ex, the incessant checking of your phone in hopes of their message, or the constant scrutiny of your social media stories for their engagement, if you're struggling to move on, this episode was crafted with you in mind.
In this transformative conversation, we'll equip you with practical steps and strategies to understand, cope with, and ultimately overcome your ex addiction. It's time to regain control over your emotions, thoughts, and actions and embark on a journey toward healing and self-empowerment.
Previous episode: Ep. 131 - When your ex is struggling with addiction w/ Karilyn Ivers
Karilyn Ivers Podcast: https://www.karilynivers.com/podcast
Biology of Desire: https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Desire-Why-Addiction-Disease/dp/1610397126
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | You are listening to How to Get Over Your Ex, episode number 206. |
| 0:04.1 | Why do I feel addicted to my ex? |
| 0:19.8 | Welcome to How to Get Over Your Ex, a podcast on getting over your ex without it just taking time. |
| 0:22.1 | I'm your host, breakup coach Dorothy. |
| 0:24.2 | Let's turn your pain into power and your heartbreak into happy. |
| 0:29.5 | Hello, beautiful Braveheart. |
| 0:31.2 | How is everyone doing? |
| 0:32.9 | Y'all, I am so excited for today. |
| 0:36.3 | I have had this question come up all the time, from listeners on the podcast to people on |
| 0:43.5 | Instagram to just people on the street that I'm talking to about why do you feel addicted |
| 0:49.6 | to your ex? |
| 0:50.7 | And I want to talk about this question. |
| 0:52.5 | I was actually going to record this podcast episode so long ago. |
| 0:56.5 | But then as I started the episode, I had some really specific questions that I turned to my |
| 1:02.9 | friend and colleague, Carolyn Ivers, who helps people with partners who struggle with addiction. |
| 1:10.3 | And I was like, you know what? |
| 1:12.0 | I feel like we need to just bring her on the, like the podcast again. |
| 1:14.8 | She's been here before. |
| 1:16.0 | So if you've listened to her other episode before, you might know and she might |
| 1:21.6 | sound familiar. |
| 1:22.5 | You also might be someone who listens to her podcast. |
| 1:25.0 | So that's cool as well. |
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