To love is to be vulnerable. That’s why it’s easy to get hurt. It may feel like the whole world is caving in on you right now. To stop loving is not an option. How can you get beyond the pain? Here are some tips to help you move on.
You can get there from here.
Rediscover Yourself
You may feel lost and unsure of who you are right now. The solution? Redefine yourself. Do new things and spend time with new people. Expose yourself to new challenges and experiences.
Cut Off Contact
Unfortunately, there are so many ways to keep tabs on an ex these days. Don’t be a stalker. Do not call, text, email or DM. Give yourself time to detach emotionally.
Crying relieves emotional stress. You know you always feel better after a good cry. Laughter releases endorphins. These feel-good chemicals help to relieve the pain.
Maintain a routine of eating healthy, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep. Allow yourself the time you need and be gentle. Don’t let it steal your self-worth. Your broken heart will heal quicker when you declare that you are worthy.
If you fought until the very end to keep it alive, you did everything you could. You will never have to live with the guilt of being the one who gave up too easily.
Rage, disbelief, denial and depression. A breakup can result in a whole range of emotions bubbling to the surface. Don’t suppress them or try to numb yourself. Feel what you feel and then just let go.
Need Help? We Can Help.
Life doesn’t end with a breakup. It just begins again. Have hope that you will love again. When it’s time, you will.
If you need additional help, therapy can be a wonderful resource to provide you with support and new tools to help you cope. Call (510) 497-4174 today.
This post was written by Lani Gouws on behalf of The Bridge Therapy Center. If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Lani here: lani@bridgecentertherapy.com