A love addict typically confuses love with physical and sexual attraction. They often get involved in one relationship after another or have more than one sexual or emotional relationship at a time. Love addicts maybe insecure or desperate for the sensation of connection with others, sometimes even clinging to unavailable people, or even stalking them. Furthermore, because of their fear of loss of connection and how to lose a partner may them feel, they are often unable to end a relationship, even with an abusive or violent partner.
These individuals tend to get “high” from romance and experience mood states typical for the early “honeymoon” stages of intense romantic love. They may subconsciously be engaging in relationships to forget or erase their life challenges or feelings.
A 2010 review estimates that between 3% and 6% of the general adult population experiences love addiction. Contact Holina today for more information on our love addiction treatment here in Thailand.
Love addiction is often mistaken for genuine romantic love, but it involves a deeper, more compulsive attachment. People suffering from love addiction may constantly seek new relationships or engage in multiple relationships simultaneously, driven by a need for emotional or physical connection. They might cling to unavailable partners or even resort to stalking behaviors due to insecurities or desperation.
These people often experience intense emotional highs during the early stages of romance, akin to a “honeymoon” period. This can be a way to escape from personal challenges or negative feelings. This only lasts for a while before negative feelings crop up again, leading the love addict to stay trapped in a cycle of compulsive relationships. If you or someone you know is affected, contact Holina love addiction treatment center today for more information on how we can help.
Love addiction involves an obsessive need to both give and receive love, often leading to unhealthy and harmful relationships. Here are some symptoms of love addiction to watch for, which are also addressed at our love addiction treatment center:
Love addicts often seek co-dependent relationships that become toxic, crossing healthy boundaries and leading to distress. These relationships can involve manipulation, making partners emotionally, financially, or otherwise dependent.
At our love addiction treatment center, we understand that love addiction is not simply about the desire for romantic connection, but rather a deeper issue rooted in unresolved trauma, low self-esteem, and the fear of abandonment.
Our specialized approach to treating love addiction involves helping people break free from this destructive cycle and develop a healthier relationship with themselves and others. Our compassionate team works closely with clients to rebuild their self-worth, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate genuine connections that are based on mutual respect and understanding. By addressing both the psychological and emotional aspects of love addiction, we guide our clients toward a life of balanced, fulfilling relationships.
Love addiction is a deeply personal struggle. Your journey with us begins with a thorough assessment to understand your unique situation, challenges, and goals. This personalized approach ensures that your treatment plan is tailored to meet your specific needs, maximizing the effectiveness of your recovery process.
Our tranquil beachfront setting on the stunning island of Koh Phangan provides the perfect environment for healing and reflection. The natural beauty of the island, combined with our serene facilities, creates a peaceful backdrop that enhances your recovery experience. Being surrounded by nature aids in reducing stress and promoting mental clarity.
We understand the importance of a supportive community in the recovery process. At Holina, you will be part of a nurturing community that offers encouragement, understanding, and shared experiences. This sense of belonging helps you build strong, supportive relationships that are crucial for maintaining long-term well-being and recovery from love addiction.
Recovery from love addiction is an ongoing journey, and we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Our program includes continuous evaluation and adjustment of your treatment plan to ensure it remains effective and aligned with your evolving needs. We equip you with the tools and strategies necessary to navigate the challenges of life after rehab.
Our ultimate goal is to help you achieve lasting well-being and a fulfilling life. By addressing the root causes of love addiction and fostering holistic well-being, we empower you to reclaim your life and build healthier, more balanced relationships.
At Holina, we offer a diverse range of treatments and activities designed to help you reconnect with your true self. While each day brings new experiences, we adhere to a regular daily schedule from Monday to Friday to provide structure and support. Below is a general outline of what a typical day might look like during your stay at Holina. Please note that this is a rough guide, as specific activities may vary.
15 Minute Morning Meditation
Yoga, gym or swimming increases physical health
Healthy, nutritious, and locally sourced breakfast options
This section of your day changes day to day as we go through the 12 Step model of treatment
We cater for all dietary requirements, including Vegan, Vegetarian, lactose free, gluten free, pescatarian, keto, or specific allergies, including nuts, etc.
This section of your day changes day to day as we go through the 12 Step model of treatment
Buffet style dinner with daily changes to our dishes with Western and Asian food
We have a host of evening activities including movie nights, dance & music therapy & sound healing to name a few.
Meditation, Yoga, or Swimming: Begin your day with a refreshing and energizing session designed to enhance both physical and mental well-being. Meditation calms the mind, promoting clarity. Yoga provides a balance of physical exercise and meditation, promoting relaxation and flexibility. Swimming offers a full-body workout, improving cardiovascular health and muscle tone, while also providing a soothing environment to clear your mind and reduce stress.
Didactic Group: Participate in educational sessions focused on understanding love addiction and developing effective coping strategies. These groups provide essential knowledge about the nature of addiction, relapse prevention techniques, and practical tools for managing stress and triggers.
Psychology and Behavior: Engage in therapy sessions that address underlying psychological issues and promote positive behavioral changes. These sessions may include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps to identify and change negative thought patterns, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which focuses on emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Family Constellation: Explore the dynamics of your family relationships and how they impact your addiction and recovery journey. This therapy helps to identify and resolve family conflicts, fostering healthier communication and stronger support systems.
Men and Women’s Circles: Join gender-specific groups that provide a safe and supportive space to share experiences and offer mutual support. These circles encourage open dialogue about gender-specific issues, fostering a sense of community and understanding.
Psychodrama: Experience a therapeutic approach that uses guided drama and role-playing to explore emotional experiences. Psychodrama allows you to express and process complex emotions in a safe and structured environment, promoting insight and healing.
Singing Bowls and Drumming Circle: Participate in sound therapy sessions that promote relaxation and emotional release. The vibrations from singing bowls and the rhythmic beats of drumming can help to reduce stress, improve concentration, and enhance overall well-being.
Ice Bath and Sauna: Enhance your physical health and promote detoxification with ice bath and sauna sessions. These practices, when incorporated into a holistic program of recovery, can help support your recovery from love addiction.
Holina Rehab treats addictions, often accompanied by trauma, anxiety and depression. We don’t have a fixed start date. The program begins as soon as you arrive.
We use the proven western 12 Step model of treatment, mixed with NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and various other talking therapy strategies, combined with our holistic healing therapies and mixed with mindfulness practices, which originate from Thai Buddhism and other Eastern Spiritual practices.
We have Counsellors, Coaches, Mentors, Therapists, Psychotherapists, Trainers and even a Monk on our diverse and experienced team.
Holina Village is a safe and contained space designed for young people from the age of 14 to 26, who are choosing to deal with their additions.
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Holina’s holistic approach brings to life a broad and healthy view that really meets the 6 primary human needs – certainty, significance, variety, love/connection, growth and contribution.
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Detoxification is a process of abolishing a substance of dependence from the body in a way which does not hinder the body’s physiology.
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Learn MoreDetoxification is a process of abolishing a substance of dependence from the body in a way which does not hinder the body’s physiology.
Read MoreDetoxification is a process of abolishing a substance of dependence from the body in a way which does not hinder the body’s physiology.
Learn MoreDetoxification is a process of abolishing a substance of dependence from the body in a way which does not hinder the body’s physiology.
Learn MoreWe have a wide selection of accommodation options available when you stay at Holina Rehab, Koh Phangan. We believe your environment and the people supporting you make a massive difference in your treatment and your overall well-being. Please inquire about the pricing structure of our 24/7 medically managed detox. This detox is fully licensed, and is supervised by doctors and nurses. Contact form found below.
If the substances you consume, or your behaviour or attitude is getting you into trouble or having a negative impact on your life, Holina Rehab may be an important option for you to consider. Not only will we provide you with the tools that you need, but we will also give you access to customized levels of treatment that will enable you to literally reinvent your life.
We treat the disease of addiction, which incorporates all substance dependencies, including alcohol, cocaine, crack, crystal meth, ketamine, heroin, methadone, Subutex, morphine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, psychedelics, ecstasy, solvents, and legal (prescribed) medication addictions, as well as other process and behavior addictions such as sex, love, gaming, gambling, internet or technologies, shopping, food, exercise and co-dependency. We believe that addiction is a disease of the mind, from which we can recover, one day at a time.
We are a residential rehab experience, with a minimum of one month commitment. People are not permitted to come by and visit or look around unless an appointment has been made. This is to protect the privacy and the space for our residents and to keep them safe. We are not a day care facility or outpatient service. We only serve those people looking for a fully immersive experience.
Our minimum commitment is 4 weeks. Even considering that it’s possible to overcome an addiction with any long-lasting effect for any shorter period is simply unrealistic, and likely unethical. Whilst our minimum commitment is 4 weeks, many, probably most of our residents stay 6 to 8 weeks and some up to 12 weeks (the full program length).
We will discourage this until after week 9. Whilst it may be nice to think that your family are supportive and want to encourage you, it’s a huge distraction from treatment for the individual, and our collective observations (in other facilities) are that in over 66% of these visits it leads to disruption, early self-discharge, and often relapse. That said, please know we’re a treatment centre driven by your success and we do know that your success is significantly improved when family members are engaged in their loved one’s recovery. So if you would like to organise either a zoom call with your family and your primary therapist, or an actual family visit on site, we would encourage this towards the end of your treatment experience.
We appreciate that you will be away from your loved ones for fairly long periods of time and that connection to them is important. Sometimes work or business calls are important to you. We will always find ways to help you facilitate these relationships. We have super-fast internet, and all the bedrooms have Smart TVs running YouTube and Netflix etc.
It is our policy that in today’s modern world, our residents need to find recovery with their smart devices to hand. We are against hiding technology from our residents as it’s a useful tool to support our recovery as well as our lifestyles.
Therefore, unless you specifically require a digital detox, you can use your phone, pad and laptop in your room outside of the scheduled structure and groups, meaning that you can use your devices before morning activities, after the daily groups, and even in between the scheduled program (for instance, lunchtime) should you choose to.
Yes you may. Whilst we’d love to encourage you to quit whilst youre with us, we acknowledge that many people still smoke So you may smoke on the balcony of your room, or in the dedicated smoking sala in the lounge area.
Koh Phangan is a warm climate all year round. It is typically in the low to mid 30s*c / low 90s*f during the day, and at night it rarely goes under 23*c / mid 70s*f Sometimes it rains, usually for up to 30 minutes, which serves at cooling down the air. Occasionally it may rain for longer periods (typically in October or November), though this doesn’t interfere with treatment particularly.
Pack as if you were coming on holiday to a tropical paradise island in Thailand – which, of course you are. Summer style clothing is recommended (light shirts, T-shirts, shorts, comfortable shoes, sneakers, flip flops / sandals, etc, light, breathable clothing and swimwear for the pool and the beaches. Most of us wear underwear, shorts, T-shirts / Tank Tops / Vests, sneakers, sandals & tongs / flip flops. Active wear for workouts and other fitness activities including swimming, sports shoes, and light wear for yoga. We do physical activities almost every day, so bring a few pairs to allow for laundry times.
Kindly do not bring the following: Alcohol or drugs: It might seem self-explanatory, but some clients may try to sneak in a last-minute hit, fix, pill, can, bottle, etc. Your bags and belongings will be searched when you arrive at Holina. Alcohol or drug paraphernalia: This includes anything that advertises or glorifies the use of alcohol or drugs. This should also include items that display support for criminal acts including terrorism, sex, gambling, or other negatively perceived notions that could upset other residents.
Weapons: There is absolutely no need to bring any knives or weapons with you to Thailand or to treatment. They will be confiscated and destroyed. Toiletries that contain alcohol: Leave any alcohol-based products at home, such as certain mouthwashes, nail polish remover, perfumes, and aerosols.
We have 2 main Chef’s (supported by 2 other Thai chefs) – a Meat focused one and a Vegan Chef. You can advise us of any of your specific dietary needs and we can manage them. We’re used to having people with all types of needs. Nothing unusual there.
Our prices are all inclusive and dependent upon the style of room you choose – shared, single occupancy or private plunge pool villa. You can view our prices here
We don’t have any hidden costs, though there are some costs that should be aware of. We pay for any psychiatric assessments and other mental health professional visits. We ask you to pay for anything non detox or mental health related, including your medications.
We also ask that you have travel or medical insurance in place before you come to us. This is really for any non-detox or psychiatric related problems, like if you fall over and break your arm, or some other uncalculated trip to accident and emergency.
We don’t pay for your flights to and from Koh Samui Airport (USM), but we do cover the cost of getting you from the airport to Holina and we will pay for your return to the airport unless you check out against clinical advice. Typically, our clients spend between US$50 and $75 per month on personal items, such as snacks, sodas, cigarettes, some toiletries, etc, but it’s not necessary to spend any more. Even gift buying on this island is relatively cheap compared to the rest of the world.
At this time, residents of most countries around the world are able to come into Thailand and achieve a visa upon entry. We will advise you on this process. It’s very straight forwards.
If you extend your treatment and need a longer visa then we will take care of this for you, and in most instances we will pay for all your visa extensions too.
Currently, there are no requirements for any vaccines to come into Thailand. This includes COVID vaccines or any other historical vaccines previously required. So please don’t worry about this, unless you specifically want to be extra vaccinated.
If you would like to know more about our Holina Addiction Treatment Center, please feel free to drop us a quick message here. Please fill in as many details as possible to help us understand your current situation and addiction history if possible.
Coming to Holina is more than just recovery. You will find support here for life. Even after completing treatment, we offer support groups for continuing support on your journey.
At Holina, we understand that that when it comes to a long-term successful recovery, addiction treatment in residential rehab is only the beginning.