How to deal with pain after a break up?

Breaking up is hard. Whether you were the one who initiated it or the ex-partner, the aftermath can be challenging to cope with. Although there are no set rules on how one should handle post-breakup pain, there’s nothing wrong with taking some time for yourself and trying out different strategies until you find what works best for you.

Acknowledge Your Emotions

The first step in dealing with pain after a break-up is acknowledging your emotions like an adult. Don’t try to bottle up your feelings; let them flow freely without judging yourself.

It’s okay if all you feel like doing right now is staying in bed watching Netflix and crying into that tub of ice cream – seriously, go ahead! Allow yourself time to come to terms with what has happened (you know yours truly did wink)

However, don’t get too comfortable in this state of mind because if left uncensored it can lead down a negative rabbit hole (thanks but no thx).

Give Yourself Time

The second step is giving yourself enough time before jumping back into dating again. Everyone heals at their own pace; take as much time as necessary before considering another relationship.

Even though some people might boast about going straight from heartbreaks onto other types of ‘breaks’, don’t jump on something new just yet (focus trumps rebounding any day, trust me!)

Take advantage of this free space and use it wisely- indulge in hobbies that make YOU happy! Did someone say spa dates?

Seek Support From People You Trust

If none of these leave a good feeling, surrounding ourselves (only) by people we love helps break the breakup blues. It’s important not to confide in people who are toxic or have behaviours that could create negativity within us during our healing process

Instead spend more quality time with your supportive friends and family who genuinely care for us (cause ain’t nobody got time for drama).

Talking about our emotions with someone we trust can act as a soothing bandaid, but it’s equally important to not let that person manipulate you into anything toxic or unhealthy. In this case, cut them off (yes You Can Do It!)

Exercise

For some survivors of heartbreaks, exercise can also play a big role when dealing with the pain of losing someone. It could be yoga, weightlifting or just going out on long walks.

As cliché as it sounds physical activity creates happy hormones in the brain making you feel better (Natural Remedy? Yep we’re here for all that good stuff). Like Nike say – Just do it!

Don’t Bottle Up Your Emotions

Speaking again about bottling up emotions. If certain female body parts aren’t helping much in containing these feelings then writing might help.

Penning down what’s going through our minds helps make sense of things around us – Ganesha would have been so proud! Even if you write 10 different letters and never send any one of them (Yes Britney Spears fans I’m talking to Y-O-U)

Keeping a journal is an everyday thing like brushing your teeth- but way more therapeutic if only clinical depression was this easy smiles

Join A Club/Group/Volunteer

Finding ourselves part of hobbies and activities calms our minds leaving no room left within to fuss over breakups oftentimes(hands up). For example book clubs/ gyms to cooking classes/church groups; pick something new today making sure it’s something exciting too!

Being among like-minded people emphasizes belongingness creating space less preoccupied by negative voices although we understand ‘it rains on everyone’(cue Rihanna)

At first glance the difficulties that come after ending relationships don’t look promising but learning how to deal with pain after a breakup will make you stronger than before(you got this).

Don’t Listen To Adele

As much as I love Adele, listening to ‘Someone Like You’ on repeat while reflecting back could do more harm (Beyonce is always an option fam, just saying).

It’s fine for a few days but don’t let the siren of sad songs call us into an abyss of questionable fashion choices and un-showered depression by week 3 ewww!

Meditate

Yes, darlings. Your meditation app could also be our saving grace!

No need to join gurus up in mountains (unless we want that!) At-home meditations can offer refuge among confusing emotions yielding peaceful states so shake those messy manes & enjoy.

According to studies mindfulness practice helps reduce symptoms of anxiety moreover SIMPLIFIES OUR LIVES EVEN MORE creating room for happiness (mindfulness coach anybody ? takers anyone? why not)?

Learn Something New But Boring !!

What’s interesting about filing your taxes? Literally nothing – But hear dahi ka bhalla out- it acts as a great distraction from every thought related to Him/Her.

Set some time aside during this healing process towards learning skills like cooking/baking/tax related legal terminology which saves money in hiring professionals & such – See no loss there ! yayy!!

Pick whichever method suits each day better, alternating between them or trying new things until something truly sticks around.

In most cases dealing with heartbreak involves trial-error procedure emphasizing importance upon self-care routines(who wouldn’t love that)?

Remember: After surviving breakups life moves forward so don’t waste today thinking about yesterday(truer words have never been spoken)

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