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How to Deal with Heartbreak
“Isn’t there something I can do to stop feeling this way?”
“Breaking up is never easy I know…” (Classic ABBA song).
No, it’s not. Even if it is for the best.
The pain of a breakup is felt deeply for most people. You are experiencing one of the most stressful things in life.
You may have spent quite a bit of time with this person; had plans, a future, perhaps you have children together, a life, memories.
All of these things feel lost during the intense beginning of parting ways. And the pain often lingers way too long.
I too have felt the bitter pain of a breakup and the lingering pangs of grief that take hold of our hearts. I have used many, if not all of these things, to help me move on.
Trust me when I tell you it is a process. Often it’s two steps forward and one step back. Keep returning to these steps over and over again if needed.
How can we feel better and start to move on?
1. Talk about your feelings with trusted friends. Talking is a wonderful way to release the energy of emotions. If you need more support than friends can provide, go to a counsellor and get some talk-therapy done. Many of us learn and process our emotions verbally.
