The Grief Process: Why You’re Stuck
Your obsession ties directly to an incomplete grieving process. You’re bouncing between the first three stages shock and denial, anger, and bargaining replaying questions like “Why did they do this?” or “What if I’d done that?” This keeps you tethered to the relationship because you’re avoiding the final two stages: sadness and depression, followed by acceptance.
By dodging these emotions, you lean back from life, suppressing feelings with obsessive thoughts, which further lowers dopamine. The key to moving forward lies in facing this sadness head-on.
Imagining a Dopamine-Rich Future
Take a moment to picture yourself free from obsession no longer waking up consumed by thoughts of that toxic person. Instead, imagine you’re on a beach, on a mountain hike, or a dream date with someone new.
Picture that first kiss after a night of great conversation and connection those magical, dopamine-boosting moments. This vision isn’t just a fantasy; it’s a glimpse of what’s possible when you raise your dopamine and let go of the past.
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