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Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Them (And It’s Not Love)

Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Them (And It’s Not Love)

Limerence vs. Love: A Guide for Autistic, ADHD, and Gifted Adults

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Aug 25, 2025
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Have you ever found yourself thinking about someone constantly, to the point that it feels like your brain will not stop? You imagine conversations, future scenarios, and every small gesture with an intensity that feels overwhelming and inescapable. For many autistic adults, ADHDers, and gifted thinkers, this is not just a crush, it may be limerence.

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