Going through a breakup can often be one of the most emotional rollercoasters that anyone can experience.
Many people are oblivious to the fact that when we spend a certain amount of time with a loved one or significant other, we often go through a process that causes us to develop an emotional attachment to that person, and when that person is no longer there – it can cause you to feel lost, lonely and for some even lead to depression.
It is therefore important that you positively use your time to help you get over the heartbreak experienced.
Here are a few tips that could assist you in taking ownership of your single life.
Give yourself time to grieve
As emotional beings, you mustn’t suppress the hurt that you feel in that specific moment or period that you find yourself in. This is why Psych Central – a mental wellness publication recommends that you allow yourself to grieve.
It is often said that grieving is the first step to healing. “We need to tend to our wounded hearts and take the time to allow the healing to happen with time, care, gentleness, and deeper self-understanding,” explains American-based psychotherapist Gina Moffa.
Find a new sense of joy
The above-mentioned publication explains that it is important that you find joy in the things that made you happy before meeting the person you have broken up with.
This often requires lots of introspection and self-reflection, as this will often bring back a sense of peace, happiness and fulfillment.
Turn to social support
Our minds often tend to play tricks on us while we search for answers in discovering why these things happen to us. However well-known media publication Forbes says that to overcome the negative thoughts that are in your mind, it is important that you find a form of social support.
“Friends, family and even professional guidance can provide the understanding, compassion and perspective needed to navigate the challenging emotions that inevitably come with a breakup. Opening up and seeking support is not a sign of weakness but a significant step toward resilience and healing,” explains the above-mentioned publication.
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