{"id":16083,"date":"2018-02-21T01:00:58","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T09:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=16083"},"modified":"2021-05-31T12:46:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T19:46:55","slug":"infatuation-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/infatuation-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Infatuation Symptoms: What Happens When You’ve Really Got It Bad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nearly everyone has experienced the bliss of new love. Infatuation symptoms are not difficult to recognize or understand\u2014constant preoccupation with someone, day-dreaming, butterflies when you\u2019re planning on seeing them, smiling like an idiot, gushing to your friends constantly, or turning any benign conversation about a deal on avocados into an excuse to discuss their glittering eyes. But infatuation causes actual chemical effects in the body that can lead to physical symptoms that you may not necessarily equate with the joyfulness of being in love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Harvard Department of Neurobiology<\/a> infatuation symptoms can include insomnia, cravings, and loss of appetite. Other symptoms include forgetfulness, exhaustion, or even stomach issues.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Sounds weird but a new love can increase the levels of dopamine in the brain (which feels really great) but those heightened levels of dopamine also signal an increase of cortisol, the \u201ccrisis handling\u201d chemical, and norepinephrine, an adrenaline hormone. So, basically, infatuation can completely scramble your brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few infatuation symptoms you should be ready for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Flaw-Blindness
\n<\/strong>Raging dopamine levels do all kinds of things to your brain and body, and one of them is majorly clouding your judgment. Yes, your new boo is probably absolutely wonderful, but the chance that their completely and utterly perfect is pretty slim. If the way they smack their lips when they eat ribs is just freakin\u2019 adorable now, give it time to simmer before you declare it\u2019s your favorite thing about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Forgetfulness
\n<\/strong>In crisis mode, your brain narrows its scope down to a singular focus\u2014what’s essentially tunnel vision. That means that when you\u2019re preoccupied with a new special someone, your brain may be dropping off its list all the other things that aren\u2019t “important.” If you\u2019re driving home with every intention of stopping at the bank, you may find yourself in your driveway before you even realize you\u2019ve forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 3. <\/strong>Sour Stomach
\n<\/strong>When the stakes are high, your anxiety levels naturally heighten, and that can drop your desire to eat. If you\u2019ve been on cloud nine lately and you\u2019re finding that your stomach isn\u2019t cooperating, this may be the reason why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 4. <\/strong>Insecurity
\n<\/strong>Cortisol can caused heightened anxiety, and when you\u2019re focusing on impressing someone new (and worrying about whether or not they\u2019re as into you as you\u2019re into them) this can cause you to turn your anxieties inward, and focus on your imperfections. Suddenly, you may find that you can\u2019t let go of the size of your calves, or you\u2019re fretting about if you\u2019re savings account is too small. Things that you normally take in stride may become incredibly bothersome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Exhaustion
\n<\/strong>Your preoccupation may hit whole new levels if it’s disrupting your sleep patterns. You can lie awake for hours thinking of all the wonderful things about your new crush, fretting over all the things that could go wrong, waking up early to do some extra primping in case you run into them, work out a little harder and cut back on calories to look your best, and not to mention panic sweat when they even look in your direction. These heightened activities can really take a toll on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you consider the havoc being newly in love wreaks on your body and mind, it can be daunting, and frankly, a turn off. But here\u2019s the best part: You\u2019re so in love, you don\u2019t usually care. None of these symptoms even compare to when that dream person looks into your eyes. So keep sailing on that sea of love, dear friends. Soon the newness will wane and you\u2019ll be left with the long lasting comfort of being able to sleep, eat, see, and remember things again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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