Orly Miller Psychology

Anxiety in relationships can feel like a quiet hum in the background or like a storm that takes over everything. It might show up as...

Limerence is not just a feeling. It is a biochemical dance inside the brain that pulls us into longing, hope, and turmoil. When we think...

Heartbreak has a way of shaking the foundations of how we relate to ourselves and to others. When a relationship ends, especially one...

When caught in limerence, it can feel as if boundaries are impossible to hold. The longing for connection and the fear of losing the...

Fantasy plays a central role in limerence. When we become absorbed in the intensity of longing for another person, the mind often turns...

Limerence is often experienced as overwhelming and all-consuming, which can make it feel permanent. When someone is caught in the cycle...

Limerence and love can look and feel remarkably similar on the surface. Both can sweep us up in intensity, heighten our senses, and make...

Narcissism is a term often used in everyday conversation, but it is a concept that can be complex and misunderstood. It is more than just...

Have you ever felt an instant bond with someone after just a few moments of conversation? You might have noticed that you share similar...

Have you ever been completely immersed in an activity, where time seemed to disappear, and everything you did felt effortless and...

Emotional flooding is a term often used in relationship therapy to describe the intense, overwhelming rush of emotions that can occur...

Loneliness is often described as an invisible ache, a sense of being disconnected even when surrounded by others. In a world that is more...

Setting boundaries is an essential part of healthy relationships, but for many people it brings up a wave of guilt, fear, or self-doubt....

Being a highly sensitive person can feel like living with the volume of life turned all the way up. Small things that others brush off...

In our culture, there is often an unspoken belief that therapy is only for moments of crisis. People sometimes feel they need to be at...

Perfectionism often hides beneath the surface of anxiety, quietly fuelling self-criticism, fear of failure, and a constant sense of...

Starting therapy for anxiety can feel both hopeful and daunting. Many people wonder what actually happens in a therapy session and how...

Emotional neglect in childhood can be difficult to recognise because it often leaves invisible wounds. Unlike more obvious forms of...

My new book Limerence: The Psychopathology of Loving Too Much is now available for preorder. This book explores obsessive love, limerence, and the hidden psychology behind longing, fixation, and emotional dependency. A must-read for anyone interested in relationships, therapy, and the science of love.

Self-sabotage can feel like a frustrating mystery. You may have clear goals, good intentions, and a strong desire to move forward, yet...