How to Get Over a Breakup
Getting over a relationship is an experience most of us have to go through at some point in life. It's not easy all the time, but if you try to remain positive things will get back to normal and the wounds will heal eventually.
- Difficulty:
- Moderate
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Journal
- Stress Relief Products
- Scented Candles
- Bath Oils
- Bubble Baths
- Soothing Music
- Movie Rentals
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Allow yourself to grieve over the loss. Grieving includes going through feelings such as sadness, anger, shock and acceptance.
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Take any pressure or expectations off yourself to get over it quickly. Depending on the length of the relationship or how important it was to you, you may need weeks, months or longer to get over it.
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Take care of yourself. Get adequate rest, eat right and get some exercise.
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Nurture yourself. Give yourself permission to relax, take it easy, and do whatever makes you feel better - such as taking walks, baths or naps; listening to music; reading; or watching movies.
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Plan pleasurable activities with friends or family ahead of time (especially on weekends) to keep you busy and get your mind off the loss.
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Consider joining a support group to be with others dealing with similar feelings. Ask your doctor for a referral.
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Talk to your doctor about possibly taking medication if you're having trouble sleeping, or if you're experiencing anxiety or depression. Or discuss the options of herbal supplements such as St. John's wort (for depression) or kava kava (for anxiety).
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Get a journal and write down what you have learned from the relationship about yourself, relationships and life. It's a great way to get things out of your head. Write down every every thought and emotion that runs through your head and use it as a venting tool.
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Tips & Warnings
If the relationship was very significant for you, you may never get over it in the sense of having no residual feelings about it. Over time, the feelings will become less intense and you will be able to think about the relationship without it being so painful.
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Comments
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my advice to anyone that may be considering about breaking up with someone is to seriously sit down and THINK about it BEFORE you talk to them about how your feeling, I was stupid and became so angry all of my emotions built up and I ended it. it was the biggest mistake I have ever made and I'm certainly paying for it. he has moved on now I see him getting on with his life and it feels like I'm being left behind, I have realised its now time for me to move on, he has shown me that there's no opportunity of us ever being together and ive realised this. its so hard after we had broken up I cried for days, cried myself to sleep for weeks in fact I still sometimes do, his everywhere I'm reminded of him daily, little stupid things remind me of him and think of how your be reminded of them to, so I want to warn anyone if your not happy break up with the person but make sure your doing it for the right reasons and its 100% what you want or you will regret it.
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well my boyfriend and i have a 8 month old baby but ever since he was born my boyfriend seems distant he has been with four other girls in the space of 3 months and i cant get over him when he leaves me and my baby i try everythink to have him back but cant get him out of my head but when im with friends i dnt think about him at all just when im on my own and lonely anyone no how i can forget him and move on because ive had the chance to move on with a lovely boy but i caqnt move on when i still love my ex weve been broken up to 2 days this time and dnt want to carry on feeling this way so need to end it HELP!!!!!
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denaezia
Aug 22, 2010
i know once i get him out of my life i will feel better because he is alot of stress i cant sleep and i wake up mad every day. not good when i am a happy person. i feel like im giving him all the power by being angry. i can't do that. -
denaezia
Aug 22, 2010
im sad that my man cheated on me and i just can't forgive him. he want me to so bad. i look at him and i am turned off by him. i been with him for almost 5 years and i feel betrayed and angry at him and i dont like being around him. i feel he is real sneaky and i can never trust him. i just want him out of my life. how i found was in a terrible way and he feels he can buy my love back. and it wasn't just on woman it was several woman thats why i know i have to end the relationship with him.
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blackcloud1985
Mar 05, 2010
My HS sweet heart lied to me and my family and cheated on me and got pregant by him!!! She LIED to me telling me the baby was mine. The baby is 4 months old now and im really attached to the baby. I was so heart broken and sad, I just cried on the spot when she told me. I love her so much I couldn't stand the thought of us not being together so I told her I would forgive her and we can work it out. Then has the nerve to tell me we need to take a break. My family and friends say I should leave her and never look back, but I love her so much. I know she is sorry for what she did because we cried together. I dont know what to do. I cant eat, sleep or funcation at work or school. Please help me. I dont want to be sad anymore.
