The sorrow about a lost love puts your body under enormous stress. To some extent, even in a similar way as during a drug withdrawal. This is because the person causing your lovesickness is or was like a “drug” for you. They are or were responsible for the release of dopamine (the “happiness hormone”) in your brain. But since now your relationship is over, these hormones are no longer produced in the same way, thus your body suffers from hormone interplay. Common consequences are often loss of appetite, weight loss, sadness, anxiety, insomnia, stomach problems, a weakened immune system, as well as a general feeling of weakness. Symptoms like these are perfectly normal.

However, if you no longer know how to deal with your situation, please contact us. Our experienced sex therapists are here for you and can help you find new ways of dealing with the situation.