We all know the feeling of wanting desperately to move on from someone - an ex, a past love, situationship, someone we know we shouldn't be with - but being unable to stop obsessively thinking about them. In this episode we explore the psychology behind why that is, but also how to get to the next stage of healing where you are free of the past memories, thoughts and your feelings for this person. We discuss: 
The psychological need for emotional closure and how to provide YOURSELF closure 
The Polyanna principle and positive bias for the past
The chemical reason for obsession and unrequited 
Anxious attachment and overthinking 
The excuses that keep us invested in the wrong people 
How to emotionally detach 
The science of no-contact
10 tips for getting over someone you can't stop thinking about 

If you are struggling to move on, even though you've tried and are ready, this one is for you as we unpack how to move on from someone you can't stop thinking about. 



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We all know the feeling of wanting desperately to move on from someone - an ex, a past love, situationship, someone we know we shouldn't be with - but being unable to stop obsessively thinking about them. In this episode we explore the psychology behind why that is, but also how to get to the next stage of healing where you are free of the past memories, thoughts and your feelings for this person. We discuss: 
<ul>
<li>The psychological need for emotional closure and how to provide YOURSELF closure </li>
<li>The Polyanna principle and positive bias for the past</li>
<li>The chemical reason for obsession and unrequited </li>
<li>Anxious attachment and overthinking </li>
<li>The excuses that keep us invested in the wrong people </li>
<li>How to emotionally detach </li>
<li>The science of no-contact</li>
<li>10 tips for getting over someone you can't stop thinking about </li>
</ul>
If you are struggling to move on, even though you've tried and are ready, this one is for you as we unpack how to move on from someone you can't stop thinking about. 
 
Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/thatpsychologypodcast/</a> 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/">https://www.instagram.com/jemmasbeg/</a>

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 



For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

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A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 
 
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
New merchandise here: <a href="https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/">https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/</a>

The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 



For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

New merchandise here: https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 
 
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
New merchandise here: <a href="https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/">https://the-psychology-of-your-20s.myshopify.com/</a>

141. How to get over someone you can't stop thinking about

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