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Struggles with OCD and Limerence: A Poetry Book
There is a name for the ache that lives behind your ribs.
Struggles with OCD & Limerence is a raw, poetic journey through the obsessive thoughts, intense infatuations, and aching emotional loops that define limerence — a little-known but deeply felt psychological state.
In this expanded second edition, writer and illustrator Rebekah Martin combines over 40 original poems with intimate hand-drawn illustrations and a curated glossary of psychological terms. The result is a powerful exploration of longing, anxiety, and the uniquely human hunger to be seen, known, and loved.
Whether you’re familiar with limerence or just beginning to understand the obsessive nature of certain crushes or relationships, this book offers both validation and artistry. Rebekah’s brutally honest voice and vivid metaphors pull no punches — but offer comfort and catharsis to anyone who has ever loved too hard.
This edition
Over 40 hauntingly honest poems
Original illustrations by the author
A glossary of psychological terms and concepts
A foreword exploring OCD, limerence, and the line between love and obsession
Perfect for fans of confessional poetry, psychological exploration, and beautiful-but-dark aesthetics.
For sufferers and the curious alike — this is a book for anyone who has ever felt consumed by love.
Struggles with OCD & Limerence is a raw, poetic journey through the obsessive thoughts, intense infatuations, and aching emotional loops that define limerence — a little-known but deeply felt psychological state.
In this expanded second edition, writer and illustrator Rebekah Martin combines over 40 original poems with intimate hand-drawn illustrations and a curated glossary of psychological terms. The result is a powerful exploration of longing, anxiety, and the uniquely human hunger to be seen, known, and loved.
Whether you’re familiar with limerence or just beginning to understand the obsessive nature of certain crushes or relationships, this book offers both validation and artistry. Rebekah’s brutally honest voice and vivid metaphors pull no punches — but offer comfort and catharsis to anyone who has ever loved too hard.
This edition
Over 40 hauntingly honest poems
Original illustrations by the author
A glossary of psychological terms and concepts
A foreword exploring OCD, limerence, and the line between love and obsession
Perfect for fans of confessional poetry, psychological exploration, and beautiful-but-dark aesthetics.
For sufferers and the curious alike — this is a book for anyone who has ever felt consumed by love.
36 pages, Paperback
Published October 27, 2023
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