Ashleigh Butterss
Ashleigh Butterss
Ep 28. Love Addiction with trauma and addiction specialist, Diane Young
Ep 28. Love Addiction with trauma and addiction specialist, Diane Young
Ep 28. Love Addiction with trauma and addiction specialist, Diane Young
Sunday 12th February 2023
Diane Young joins Ash Butterss to discuss Love Addiction, its roots, behaviors, and recovery strategies on 'Behind The Smile'.
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Love Addiction: Diane Young's Insights on Behind The Smile
So coercive control is when you're in a relationship with someone who well takes control of your life. They might suggest that they'll look after your money for them. You know they'll be starting to ask questions about you know why are you wearing that outfit? You know where are you going, and it becomes quite pervasive. And so my experience of it is that if you're from in the love addiction world, you're very likely to be at that, at the mercy of that, because you'll stay in the relationship for longer than even you know that there's red flags.
Ever wondered if you could be addicted to love? In this eye-opening episode of 'Behind The Smile', Ash Butterss sits down with trauma and addiction specialist Diane Young to explore the concept of Love Addiction. Diane explains how love addiction can be just as destructive as substance abuse, affecting one's life in profound ways.
They discuss the roots of love addiction, often tied to a deep-seated fear of abandonment, and how it manifests in behaviors like moving from one relationship to another without ever feeling fulfilled. Diane also touches on codependency, where individuals derive their worth from taking care of others, and how coercive control and enmeshment can trap people in unhealthy cycles. The conversation doesn't just stop at identifying the problem; Diane offers valuable insights on the path to recovery.
She emphasizes the importance of confronting the fear of abandonment, seeking professional help, and addressing underlying traumas. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with love addiction or curious about its impact. With engaging dialogue and practical advice, it sheds light on a lesser-known but equally challenging form of addiction.