The more someone is rejected, the more anxiety is produced. So, the more our ex refuses to see or reason with us, the greater our obsession for them becomes. According to the research published in the Journal of Neurophysiology, love can become an addiction as powerful as any.

How can I stop obsessing?

9 Ways to Stop Obsessing or RuminatingDecide what you are ruminating about. Examine your thinking process. Allow yourself time to ruminate. Use a journal. Write down pleasant thoughts. Use behavioral techniques to help stop ruminating. Focus on the lesson learned. Talk about your worries with a trusted friend or relative.More items •Oct 23, 2012

What to do if you cant get over someone?

10 Expert Tips for How to Get Over SomeoneGrieving is the first step of the process. Put someone else on speed dial. Structure your days. Put extra focus on self-care. Take a step up in your next relationship. Get excited for your future. Purge your pictures (and your social media), but dont act rashly.More items •Dec 12, 2019