EMOPHILIA

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Do you feel you fall in love easily?

So, you think you carry heart on your shoulder?

Then you might be experiencing something called as Emophilia.

What Is Emophilia?

Emophilia is not only a psychological and neurological state caused by low levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain which causes you fall in love more easily and extremely than the average person. But need not tense it’s not a mental disorder.

There is no remedy or anyways to control it, but if one feels such symptoms they can talk about it to someone near and dear or book a counselling session. A therapist can exactly understand and manage this condition.

If you’re in a relationship your partner can play a pivotal role to mentor you.

Causes of Emophilia:

Mostly because there is a link between a chemical imbalance in the brain.

A neurochemical called dopamine plays a major role in love, sex and attraction.

It’s also known as a love hormone which gets activated and stimulates the brain. An imbalance of dopamine can lead to obsess over someone & spend time in over thinking about them which can be indirectly called as an Addiction.

Decrease in serotonin levels can be also a factor which is called a neurotransmitter hormone. Low levels of serotonin can lead to anxiety, irritability and impulsiveness. Causing deeply falling in love without knowing it’s consequences.

Emotionally weak people are more susceptible to falling in love. If you have tough time overcoming love feelings you may get prisoned onto someone for life. Mostly people who have had a break up or divorce are more sufferers, which may make them sway to fill the void that’s been left in their life.

Few studies have shown that Emophilia might be caused by genetics, environmental factors or psychological influences.

Emophiliacs can feel an almost obsessive need to be close to their partners, and they often experience strong feelings of happiness and euphoria.

Few signs indicate emophilia:

  • You find yourself attracted to multiple people at the same time & want to get intimate with them
  • You fall in love easily and often
  • You get over breakups quickly
  • You feel a strong connection with someone after only a short period of time
  • You have a fear of being alone

Difficult in maintaining a healthy relationship when your head over heels in love. Some have trouble in distinguishing between love and lust, ending up in making bad decisions about who they want to date or marry.

Negative Effects of Emophilia:

Many people who intense love can have a heartache and disappointment when the relationship turns out not as expected.

One may get hurt in the long run after staying too long in a relationship which has not been healthy as it gets very hard to let go off the feelings of love.

Developing intense feelings of love quickly can lead to heartache and disappointment when the relationship doesn’t turn out as expected.

Emophilic’s may find themselves too attached to their partners and unable to function without them, which is obviously not healthy. These effects can be mitigated with self-awareness, reasonable boundaries, communication with your partner, and a willingness to accept that relationships sometimes don’t work out.

Treatment for Emophilia:

The good news is that there is help for those who suffer from emophilia. Most treatments focus on cognitive behaviour therapy, which helps you address some of the underlying causes of your behaviour. Therapy can help understand why you act in certain ways and challenge any negative thoughts or beliefs you might have about love and relationships.

It is also important to have a strong support system in place. This can include friends, family, or even counsellors who can listen to what you’re going through and offer guidance and advice. Having someone to talk to can be invaluable when it comes to dealing with this condition.

Finally, make sure to take care of yourself! Make time for hobbies or interests that make you happy, practice relaxation techniques such as yoga or meditation, and get plenty of rest. Taking care of yourself will enable you to better cope with the challenges associated with emophilia and make it easier for you to manage your condition going forward.

Managing Your Feelings Going Forward:

The first thing to understand is that it’s OK to feel this way. You don’t need to feel ashamed or embarrassed about having a tendency to fall in love quickly. Embrace your unique perspective and the depth of your feelings. Before you get too invested in a new relationship, take the time to get to know the other person. Don’t be afraid to ask about their past relationships and find out what went wrong. And most importantly, don’t be afraid to be honest about your own feelings. If you’re not ready for a commitment, let the other person know.

Being in a relationship is a two-way street, and it’s important to remember that both people need to be on the same page. If you’re not compatible with someone, it’s better to end things before it gets too complicated.


 

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About the author

Dr.Nikita Pawar is a General Practitioner by profession and has completed her (MBBS PGDCR). She has previously worked in GMC Hospital Dubai & is currently attached to a hospital, corporate company and Clinics in Mumbai. She is passionate about medical article writing and always strives to maintain commitment towards achieving professional growth as she transitions from one phase of her career to the next.

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  • Rohit Mody May 4, 2025 at 2:10 pm
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    Really nice information.

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  • Dr Priyanka Prabhakaran May 7, 2025 at 3:29 pm
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    With all due respect, such a term isn’t recognised in psychiatry/ mental health. “Falling in love often” may be a problem, but it has complex psychodynamic factors at play, and attributing it to serotonin is a far cry. I say this as a psychiatrist trained in two premier institutes, knowing that it’s tempting to believe in reductionist theories.

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