Talk:Love sickness

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I'd love t osee this article expounded upon. Any more information? It's ill effects, hit us all at some point in our lives.Thanks

[edit] Sources

The article has 5 sources. Perhaps it is time to remove the {{Not verified}} tag?--Dakota ~ ° 22:04, 11 February 2006 (UTC)

Most of the so-called sources were minor cut & pastes of the same press release. Another was to a blog. I linked to the full journal article, which includes references. Actually the original wiki article was basically the same PR. It's easy to see why it was questioned. I thought it was a joke at first. One good source is better than 5 mirrors of the same PR that is also the basis for the article. Ghosts&empties 05:35, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Treatment

Any information about treatment would be helpful. Are there therapists that specialize in love sickness? Are there drugs or certain foods that can diminish the strength of the desire for love and/or sex? Have there been any studies about how long such emotions usually last and whether it usually goes away naturally after a certain amount of time? Are there studies on the effects of admitting one's emotions to the target person?

I'd like to know about what you can do about it.

Remedies indicated include:

• Aerobic exercise (30 minutes, 5 times per week)
• Time
• Avoid music with lyrics, especially blues and country

As to the earlier questions, just about any therapist could help. So could talking to a friend (not online). But drugs or foods aren't likely to help (see anaphrodisiac). As far as studies of laying it on the table, it's an art not a science! If you can find ways to spend time around your beloved, in a group or whatever (not stalking), and are observant, you'll know.

Ghosts&empties 11:38, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Is it okay if I add this?

The song Aneurism by Nirvana has the line, "Love you so much, it makes me sick". Could I add it?

If we include all musical references to lovesickness/heartsicness, this page would be nowed under by country songs. I don't think it would be a valuable addition. Ghosts&empties 13:40, 11 September 2006 (UTC)