Paul Gilmartin
Paul Gilmartin
#284 Dr Lauren Costine
#284 Dr Lauren Costine
#284 Dr Lauren Costine
Friday 1st July 2016
Dr. Lauren Costine explores love addiction in the lesbian community, dispels myths, and emphasizes the importance of supportive therapy on Mental Illness Happy Hour.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. Lauren Costine on Love Addiction and Healing in the Lesbian Community
Days might be Weeks, might be Months, might be Years, but One Day you will be on the other side of this and there will be a liberation that you have never known.
What happens when love becomes an addiction? Dr. Lauren Costine, author of 'Lesbian Love Addiction: Understanding the Urge to Merge and How to Heal When Things Go Wrong', joins Paul Gilmartin on Mental Illness Happy Hour to tackle this complex issue, especially within the lesbian community. Dr. Costine breaks down common misconceptions about love addiction, emphasizing that it's not about loving too much but rather a way to cope with deeper issues like low self-esteem and self-worth.
Her insights are particularly poignant as she shares her own journey of coming out and how it has shaped her work as a therapist. She also addresses myths about lesbians, including the notion that they are immune to love addiction, and highlights the importance of finding a good therapist. Therapy, according to Dr. Costine, is not about fixing oneself but about learning to accept and love oneself.
She stresses that shame can be a significant barrier in therapy and underscores the need for a safe, non-judgmental space provided by a supportive therapist. This episode is a raw, heartfelt conversation that offers valuable insights into love addiction and the LGBTQ+ experience, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking understanding and healing.