Data Check
How to Stop Limerence ADHD Reddit: 408 Stories
Reviewed by Danny Mohan. Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist (ARCH Canada)
Aug 16, 20269 min read
Contents
- Do people with limerence have ADHD? 23 of 408 mention it, 19 self-identify
- A second check: does this pattern show up on YouTube too? 5 of 559 mention ADHD
- Does research link limerence and ADHD? A live search finds 0 results
- What about actually stopping limerence with ADHD?
- Side by side: Reddit vs YouTube counts
- My personal take: what do I make of these accounts?
I read through hundreds of stories from people who struggle with limerence. Many wonder if ADHD plays a role.
One writer put it plainly: "Any of y’all have ADHD? Im thinking there may be a connection.
Limerence and ADHD looping are a very similar process, hyper fixating on one thing compulsively or obsessively. I have really bad ADHD and I feel like it probably influences my limerence." That question drives this page.
We looked at the data to see how often that link appears.
The short answer
Of 408 first-person accounts about why people get limerence, 23 mention ADHD. 19 of those writers say they have ADHD themselves.
A second check of 559 YouTube comments shows a similar small number. Medical research has not studied this link yet.
This page cannot give a reliable number for how to stop limerence if you have ADHD.
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Key takeaways
- 23 of 408 accounts mention ADHD -- 19 self-identify with it themselves: 23 of 408 accounts mention ADHD -- 19 self-identify with it themselves
- A YouTube check of 559 comments finds the same pattern, smaller-scale: A YouTube check of 559 comments finds the same pattern, smaller-scale
- A live Europe PMC search for limerence and ADHD returns 0 results: A live Europe PMC search for limerence and ADHD returns 0 results
- There is no reliable number for stopping limerence specifically with ADHD: There is no reliable number for stopping limerence specifically with ADHD
Do people with limerence have ADHD? 23 of 408 mention it, 19 self-identify
We looked at 408 first-person stories from the r/limerence community on Reddit. The writers shared why they think they got limerence.
We counted every time they mentioned ADHD. The count shows only itself.
It does not prove a cause.
Twenty-three of the 408 accounts mention ADHD in some way. This includes any framing of the word.
The count is just a count. It tells us the topic comes up.
It does not tell us why.
Nineteen of those 23 writers say they have ADHD themselves. They use words like "I have ADHD" or "my ADHD." This self-identification count sits inside the larger mentions count.
It is not an extra group. It is part of the 23.
The other 385 accounts never mention ADHD at all. They talk about other reasons for their feelings.
The gap between the two groups is clear. Most stories do not bring up ADHD.
A second check: does this pattern show up on YouTube too? 5 of 559 mention ADHD
We wanted to see if the Reddit pattern holds elsewhere. We checked 559 YouTube comments on videos about limerence.
These are different people than the Reddit writers. We kept the populations separate.
Five of the 559 comments mention ADHD. Three of those five writers say they have ADHD.
The numbers are smaller here. The pattern looks similar though.
People notice the link in both places.
This YouTube check uses a different population. You should never blend these numbers together.
The Reddit count and the YouTube count stand alone. Each has its own denominator.
The YouTube numbers echo the Reddit findings. Both show that ADHD comes up sometimes.
But neither shows it as the main cause. The counts remain small in both groups.
Does research link limerence and ADHD? A live search finds 0 results
We asked a simple question about science. Does medical research study this link?
We ran a live search on Europe PMC. We searched for the terms "limerence" AND "ADHD" together.
The search returned zero results. Nobody has published a paper on this specific pair.
A zero result means we found nothing. It does not prove the link does not exist.
We checked our tool with a control. We searched for "limerence" alone.
That search returned 31 records. The tool works fine.
It just finds no ADHD papers.
This means nobody has studied the connection directly under this name. The absence of evidence is real.
But it is not proof of absence. Science has not caught up to the online stories yet.
What about actually stopping limerence with ADHD?
Many readers want to know how to stop. They hope to find advice for their specific mix of ADHD and limerence.
We looked for those stories too. We swept the recovery accounts for ADHD-specific tips.
We found only a handful of raw hits. Most turned out to be the same people already counted above.
They were not new voices. They did not offer fresh advice.
There are not enough distinct accounts to report a rate.
We cannot give a reliable number for stopping. The data is too thin.
We must be honest about that limit. Readers looking for help need other paths.
You can try cutting contact with your LO. Our page about finding a therapist for limerence offers more steps.
Those pages describe plain methods. They do not rely on unproven links.
Side by side: Reddit vs YouTube counts
The two platforms show similar trends. Reddit has 408 causes accounts.
YouTube has 559 comment replies. Both groups mention ADHD rarely.
The counts stay low everywhere.
Reddit shows 23 mentions. YouTube shows 5 mentions.
The YouTube share is smaller. But the direction is the same.
People notice the overlap.
Never add these numbers together. They come from different sources.
The Reddit writers post full stories. The YouTube users leave short comments.
The contexts differ.
Keeping them separate keeps the truth clear. Both sets of data point to the same idea.
ADHD comes up in limerence talks. But it is not the main story.
My personal take: what do I make of these accounts?
I read these accounts with care. I saw 23 mentions of ADHD in 408 stories.
19 writers said they have it themselves. The pattern feels real to them.
The YouTube check showed the same trend. Five comments mentioned ADHD.
The numbers are small but consistent. People feel a loop between the two.
Science has not confirmed this link yet. Zero papers exist on the topic.
I respect that gap. I do not diagnose anyone here.
This page cannot answer how to stop. That is a hard limit.
If you suspect ADHD, see a professional. They can test you properly.
I offer a free quiz for limerence scores instead.
What’s your Limerence Score?
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Take the free Limerence Score quiz to understand your feelings better. It takes just a few minutes.
What’s your Limerence Score?
A private, 2-minute check-in.
Questions this page answers
Is there a connection between ADHD and limerence?
Some writers feel a link between the two. They describe similar loops of focus. Science has not studied this connection yet.
How many people with limerence have ADHD?
19 of 408 Reddit accounts self-identify with ADHD. The 23 mentions include this count. It is not a separate group.
Does the ADHD-limerence pattern show up outside Reddit too?
Yes, in a smaller scale. Five of 559 YouTube comments mention ADHD. Three writers self-identify with it.
Is there research on ADHD and limerence?
No peer-reviewed papers exist yet. A live search returns zero results. The topic remains unstudied in science.
How do I stop limerence if I have ADHD?
There is no confirmed number for this. Try cutting contact with your LO. See a therapist for personalized advice.
Further reading
- Limerence and ADHD: The Full Connection Question
The broader connection page this one narrows from, including the autism comparison and the hyperfocus subset this page does not cover.
- Does No Contact Help Limerence?
What accounts say about cutting contact with an LO, one of the general stopping-method pages this page routes to.
- How to Find a Therapist for Limerence Online
What accounts say about seeing a therapist, the other general stopping-method page this page routes to.
- What Disorders Cause Limerence?
The full breakdown of every condition mentioned across all 408 accounts, ADHD included.
Thanks for reading this careful look. I hope the clarity helps you move forward. Please reach out if you need a gentle chat. Related on Limerence Lab: Limerence and ADHD: The Full Connection Question, Does No Contact Help Limerence?, How to Find a Therapist for Limerence Online
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About the Author
Danny Mohan
Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist (RCH) with the Association of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists of Canada (ARCH-Canada). Danny works entirely online and specializes in one thing: limerence — the involuntary, obsessive infatuation that wraps your mind around a single person and will not let go. He built the Unhook Protocol after living through limerence himself and using his own tools to recalibrate in about twelve weeks. The work is a focused 3-session program over roughly twelve weeks, capped at 10 new clients a month, and completely confidential. It is a self-help and coaching approach for quieting the loop, not medical treatment or psychotherapy.
Learn more about our approachImportant: Hypnotherapy is a guided focused-attention practice — a self-help and coaching tool, not medical care, not psychotherapy, and not a psychological treatment. Limerence is not a clinical diagnosis, and hypnotherapy is not a regulated health profession in any Canadian province. ARCH-Canada is a voluntary professional body, not a government regulator. Nothing on this site is medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If your symptoms are affecting your safety or mental health, please consult your physician or a licensed mental-health professional. Hypnotherapy may complement that care but never replaces it.