Love Addiction & "No Contact": Does it Work?

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  • @LindaStroud-w2x
    @LindaStroud-w2x 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +113

    Nice video. My five year relationship ended a month ago when the love of my life left me. I can’t stop thinking about him and have tried everything to get him back, but nothing has worked. I’m frustrated and can’t see my life with anyone else. I don’t know why I’m sharing this here, but I really miss him.

    • @KimberlySpalding-g2i
      @KimberlySpalding-g2i 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’ve been through something similar. My relationship ended two years ago, and I couldn’t let go either. I sought the help of a spiritual adviser, and he helped me get him back. Now we’re together again, and I’m enjoying every moment.

    • @LindaStroud-w2x
      @LindaStroud-w2x 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Amazing! How did you find the spiritual counselor, and how can I reach one?

    • @KimberlySpalding-g2i
      @KimberlySpalding-g2i 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      His name is Fatherabulu, and his a gifted spiritual counselor who can help bring back ex partners.

    • @LindaStroud-w2x
      @LindaStroud-w2x 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for sharing this! I just looked him up online and I'm really impressed.

  • @sylvanechoes
    @sylvanechoes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I sometimes wonder if the withdrawals feelings are his feelings of missing me as well, because we were bonded and connected. I did not have the resources in place to deal with these withdrawals and I am suffering and feeling so alone. I don't have enough people in my life who are there to comfort me and give me connection in these times and I really struggle to change this and find new connections that are long lasting. Thanks for your help Briana.

    • @kittykat.88
      @kittykat.88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I hope you are ok

    • @amorphousexuberance7136
      @amorphousexuberance7136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Oh babe, I'm in the exact same boat. It's hard to even make friends with an anxious attachment style. We're gonna get to a better place one day. You being aware of what you need and being honest with yourself about those needs being valid is a beautiful thing. You're already ahead of so many in terms of that learning curve and growth. Just work on self regulating in those moments. Sending you love.

    • @jemiinimusic
      @jemiinimusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @jennaguzman7269
      @jennaguzman7269 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@daniellem4585? What kind Na?

  • @averagejane09
    @averagejane09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The withdrawl symptoms are brutal. I am in a situation where I started to hang out with a guy as a friend whom I didn't have any sexual chemistry for. Just friends. Over time, he started to like me and I started to consider it. He would hug me and I felt so calmed by that. I started to crush a bit. But, I still was not 100% sure. The friendship was very steady and we never ran out of things to talk about. He is a nice guy who treated me very nice. I do think I love him as a person very much. Two weeks ago, we started to cross into being physical. Two days after that, my feelings of chemistry completely evaporated and I was trying to process but he saw it and got very upset, understandably, and I suggested we go back to being friends. In the moment, that seemed like the best course of action. The very next day, I missed him immensely and I have regretted it. We have texted I apologized and he went through bouts of flirting then anger, then flirting, then anger. Now, we are ok....but he won't speak with me in person. Just in text. I know we can't sort things out in text but I also understand. I don't know what to do because I am feeling tormented with missing him. But, I am afraid to do that to him again. What if I drop off again? I did two different attachment style tests and both times came up as disorganized. However, not all of what is being described in that is matching to what I am experiencing so I am so confused. However, I did sign up for that course with you Briana. I am scared and this sucks. My body won't calm down.

    • @larapires5456
      @larapires5456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How are u now?

    • @Thankful305
      @Thankful305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You sound very much aware and that seems like a really good sign; not many are able to do that.
      Hoping you are in a good space now or have gotten some resolve 💛

  • @masterjanglez
    @masterjanglez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This video was highly enlightening. my last long term relationship at the end. Withdrawl symptoms. Couldn't sleep, eat, do anything productive and it was at a very dark time for me. I always wondered why I physically felt horrible and couldn't scratch the itch. The knowledge you give has been invaluable.

    • @Unkowm-qw3lf
      @Unkowm-qw3lf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I second this

    • @samia6888
      @samia6888 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how are you now?

    • @mram5152
      @mram5152 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How long did it take to recover? Any advice?

    • @samia6888
      @samia6888 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mram5152 yes, the best advice I can give is to go truly no contact and sit through the withdrawals (you will get chills, crawl up in your bed, feel the worst you ever felt) and force yourself to go out and do things even if you don’t want to. You will get over them slowly since this is a long process but when you look back when you are over them, you will only remember the good times of you going out with your friends and doing things that make you feel good and will feel nostalgic.

  • @angelmossucco
    @angelmossucco 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for all the truth. The lack of hyperbole and propaganda and the focus on education only is a blessing.

  • @IdontspeakBro.
    @IdontspeakBro. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My action was to get straight back into the dating scene. Hardest thing I had ever done and never done it before. No contact was my go to in my past 2 relationships but the pain and turmoil was hurrendous. I got through it and came out stronger BUT now im not interested in going through that suffering so got straight back into dating 1 week later.at least having company elimated companionship cravings. The chemical withdrawal is not to be taken lightly, everyone remembers that one or times they went through it.

  • @Gazsuncoast73
    @Gazsuncoast73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Been listening to you for years, I think your amazing thanks so much for all your wisdom & guidance. Gary the open heart 💜

  • @Simone-yz6jt
    @Simone-yz6jt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are so peaceful and beautiful. Everything you say is spot on. The emotional withdrawal from a relationship can be worse than withdrawals from chemicals. I speak from experience. What I can say…..it does get better. Focus on yourself as much as possible. Healing is a process and takes time. Love yourself more 💜

  • @marimil1469
    @marimil1469 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I only "fall in love" once in my lifetime.
    God I hope never fall again.
    It took me around year and half to break from this addictive state. I was complete mess. No support from anyone.
    Other shit with life happened at the same time.
    I really have no idea how I survived this.
    Now I finally buried the guy (metaphorically) and all of it with him.
    These disfuncional attachmend wounds are no joke .

    • @akmcff
      @akmcff ปีที่แล้ว

      Any advice? I can’t control my thoughts and get her out. 2 years.

    • @marimil1469
      @marimil1469 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@akmcff I really don't have advice. For me it was a time heling wounds kinda situation and changing priorities. at first I was soo sad, in state of such disarray, later angry then bitter at myself, at him but mostly at myself.
      After this bitterness state I just let go .
      Nobody owns me anything, and the thing is, I am glad now. even if it somehow worked we weren't good for eachother. Long-term we would split eventually couse there were red flags from his side but also mine (which at the time I wasn't aware of) that I choose to ignore. It would never work. Now I am a bit ashamed I let myself get into this kind of limerence state, obsessive and fantasy thinking.
      I would say It will payoff most if you focus correcting and healing your own wounds and behaviours. Knowing yourself better or finally admitting to yourself who you are with all your flaws and setting some goal to what do you really want. Then you would be able to include someone else into your life with similar goal and passion.
      (Which is what secure healthy people do, I guess)
      Or you could enjoy your solitude, embrace it and go from there.

    • @samia6888
      @samia6888 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@akmcff how are you now?

  • @Learn-to-Reconnect
    @Learn-to-Reconnect 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was so helpful and interesting... in learning about some of this now, but you make it much more accessible.

  • @ivannamorales1274
    @ivannamorales1274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m in wowed, it all makes so much sense, your explanation really has helped.

  • @gturcott1
    @gturcott1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is very smart and very good

  • @Spicy_Pita
    @Spicy_Pita ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting video. I am in a no contact phase with a man I’m interested in. He lives in my building. He’s avoidant, I have a bit of an anxious attachment. I’ve been working with a therapist and I’m involved in some group work as well. What I’m finding beneficial in the “no contact” is it’s helping me discover different parts of myself and understanding my patterns. With contraction, there will be growth and expansion. What I’m trying to grasp is I’m ok with the no contact but how to even transition into a contact friendship again. We didn’t cross any physical boundary, it was all talking and connecting and things were so electrifying when we were hanging out…. It was me saying I’m hurt by his non-communication that set him off into avoiding me. In order for me to move forward with him or if we do connect again, I’ll want to be in a secure place and be able to communicate with an avoidant behavior person. He’s very special to me and I know I have a messy side that I’m healing…. Clarity and alignment of our energies are the key for me. Thank you for your content. This is truly helpful.

  • @FollowingJesus17
    @FollowingJesus17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely this make sense we need to not put all eggs in one basket sand have other people that we can be connected to so we don't feel like this person is the only hope
    I just relapced today and reached out to this person .
    Hopefully this time I will be able to sustain it I will make some new connections

  • @fujoshidianxia
    @fujoshidianxia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Had my ex break up with me leaving me for another woman he had just met when we were together for almost three years.
    We were bonded and I did become codependent. I became addicted and could not let go. It was relapse after relapse.
    A week ago he contacted me and now I'm realizing after a bat shit crazy witness I realized that he was now addicted to his new ex and alcohol.
    Don't wish ill will to anyone, I hope after officially having this fight I get over this.

    • @traceyb8297
      @traceyb8297 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My bf left me for another woman after 2 1/2 years he was with her while we were together he’s a covert narcissist come to find out but I do miss him terribly

    • @samia6888
      @samia6888 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      how are you now?

  • @gturcott1
    @gturcott1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow very glad I found you! Amazing

  • @Teach.Experience.Dance-Vicky
    @Teach.Experience.Dance-Vicky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So helpful ! Thankyou 😊

  • @totf6359
    @totf6359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Right on time! Thank you.

  • @juanitatudoi3849
    @juanitatudoi3849 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much it's a new perspective for me and it's very sincere and helpful

  • @Petrafrida
    @Petrafrida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This one was super helful, thank you so much.

  • @CosplayHeroUnite
    @CosplayHeroUnite ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m honestly immensely in love with my partner and we have been through a lot throughout the time of us being together, but the days I can’t see him (due to work/personal time), but the second day I don’t see him, I honestly become irritable and insecure immediately. I miss him terribly and hope he asks to see me, and when I don’t get that, I become depressed and distressed.
    It’s hard to healthily have space when I want to be around him all of the time. I yearn him

    • @brianamacwilliam.attachment
      @brianamacwilliam.attachment  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for posting this inquiry. I understand it can be a painful and confusing experience.
      What you describe it sounds like it may be an “anxious avoidant trap” situation.
      These videos might offer some insight.
      When to Leave A Toxic Relationship, According to Your Chakras th-cam.com/video/604gZk4iIFQ/w-d-xo.html
      The Anxious-Avoidant Trap or Divine Timing? How Can You Tell? th-cam.com/video/kEYJqOb0JJw/w-d-xo.html
      Avoidant and Anxious Relationship Struggles: How to Spot the Trap th-cam.com/video/C9Mr3R_Ykbg/w-d-xo.html
      [1 of 5] The Anxious Avoidant Trap: A Case of Like Sees Like th-cam.com/video/yMOpdJM3Ot4/w-d-xo.html
      [2 of 5] 6 Signs of the Anxious-Avoidant Trap th-cam.com/video/Kw0YMwKb6xo/w-d-xo.html
      Am I Anxious, or Are They My SoulMate? th-cam.com/video/vNoxPtQdAIM/w-d-xo.html

  • @adriana3598
    @adriana3598 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    cant wait 😬

  • @tomclark5866
    @tomclark5866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am single so I do not really know why i am whatching it

  • @brittianypapke8372
    @brittianypapke8372 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Talking about connection... I have the experience of , in my opinion, my anxiety hits hard randomly - and come to realize either my SO is thinking of my OR he is in a situation where his stress is high. Not sure which one...
    Friends tell me "oh butterflies" and I correct them with its not in my tummy its in my chest. Very overwhelming feeling.

  • @andrewboyddotcom
    @andrewboyddotcom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My take away... put alternative connections in place.

  • @marguskiis7711
    @marguskiis7711 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No contact does not do break up easier. If you break up for reasons (bad begaviour, addictions, cheating, bad relationships) then its better to stay in contact to face all the reasons.
    If the break up was false and you want her/him back then maybe no contact is good.

  • @edgelordcutting
    @edgelordcutting 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much.

  • @covadongadoradomayordomo3047
    @covadongadoradomayordomo3047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, X

  • @Cybertron123456
    @Cybertron123456 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The cat in the background couldn’t extricate herself from Briana and she was triggered into her anxious attachment syndrome

  • @eshjane
    @eshjane 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It works

  • @johnzabatta350
    @johnzabatta350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are as beautiful now as the day I met you! If not, more so!

  • @mtoloui1
    @mtoloui1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job. I didn’t hear a solution though. This is a painful topic. I wish you didn’t talk to your cat while…

  • @ruthmubwangolo1302
    @ruthmubwangolo1302 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well explained , thank you !