When does heartbreak end?

Heartbreak is a common human experience that has been portrayed in literature, music and art throughout history. It is a feeling that can leave you emotionally drained, making it difficult to move on or see the light at the end of the tunnel. So, when does heartbreak end? Well my friend, grab a tissue box and let’s dive into this topic.

The Stages of Heartbreak

Before we delve into when heartbreak ends, let us first understand what it entails. To begin with, there are four stages of grief which includes denial/isolation (self preservation mode), anger/bargaining (fingers crossed phase) depression/melancholy(cue sad songs please) and eventually acceptance/ hope (yay! good for you).

While everyone goes through these stages differently- some people stuck in one particular stage while others work their way through all four – knowing them is helpful to have an idea about where you stand currently so that you don’t feel lost.

Why Does Heart Break Hurt So Much?

As much as people would love to say “all good things come to an end” / “sht happens”, having your heart broken doesn’t just hurt figuratively but also physically. When someone breaks your trust or if something unexpected happens such as job loss ,fatal illness etc.,the release of cortisol levels increase-your stress hormone-in response causing lack of sleep,hunger,no energy,fatigue.This makes dealing with this kind-of wounds highly challenging. But how long will all these last?

Let’s try breaking down different kinds/severity of break ups –

Casual Short Term Relationships

If you found yourself crying over somebody who was never more than just casual fling know there are better fishes out in the sea (or maybe reel him/her back?).With no real commitment from either parties involved,give yourself two weeks give or take to sulk in a tub of ice cream if that’s your comfort zone.

Long Term Serious Relationships

For those with long lasting relationships dealing with break-up becomes here even more complicated. The amount of time they invested and memories created together can make it one helluva tough experience.But be rest assured,This phase won’t last forever, you’ll have just to learn living without that person-which may take several months or maybe years -depending on the kind of emotional attachment you shared.

How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?

At times trying to heal post-trauma calls for two kinds-self healing therapies / unconventional ways:

Therapy(Emotional Self Care)

Speak up! It has been proven via various studies [1] that therapeutic methods can help victims overcome their broken heart by providing counseling sessions where an individual can vent out emotions with a professional therapist who provides needed support and tools[2]

Following are different types of therapy usually sought after –
– Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has shown remarkable results though deeper rooted behavioural issues present at the start.
– Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
-Walking talk

Unconventional Ways:

Time heals everything,however sometimes we need few stimulus and little bit cherry picking from our end which accelerates the process. Here are some things people do when mending(mostly based on personal experiences/snippets from books):

Traveling Solo ‘Wanderlust Cure

Taking solo trip solely focusing on yourself will give ample opportunity to reflect upon your past,self-health tracking,new observations regarding foreign landscapes leading into healthy introspection/wellbeing

Boxing/MMA Classes-‘ Kick Away Your Demons’

Channelise all anger,pent up frustrations pent inside & trust us punches early morning routine makes hitting gym feels like choosing between fries n salad

Engage In New Creative Hobbies ‘Creative Juice’

Whether artsy or crafty tapping into creativity of mind often while going through heartaches has been proven to fasten the healing process. Explore painting,playing instruments,musical composition,writing etc

Socializing ‘Friends That Heal’

Having supportive friends around might be an age old advice but having a social support network still going strong today for good reason -they give affection love/bits pieces of emotional wisdom you otherwise wouldn’t have known like hanging out in groups ,attending parties enjoying getaways

Final Thoughts

Heartbreak suck! Period. But the beautiful thing is that it signifies growth; that which came from living and learning those experiences. As much as breakups can hurt/be scary,it also presents opportunities to align with what we choose next in life; the kind of people/choices we allow entry ,categorization between habituation and truly living .Ultimately, it will only end when you make strides towards letting go,becoming better version of yourself ,picking one’s self up each time stumbling twice then thrice.

Give yourself permission to smile again by reminding that
– Life has its way of surprising us all :things WILL work together again
– You are enough regardless whether someone chooses you or not
– For every lock there’s always key meant for perfect fit-Find yours!

Lastly know,Your Heart beats strong even when everything else seems lost-that shows how resilient it already had become. So don’t lose hope because this too shall pass with time!

[1] “https://www.netdoctor.co.uk/healthy-lving/wellbeing/a29358/recovering-from-heartbreak/”
[2] Anusha Lillaney Ph.D.Thoughts Examined: Retrieved August 26th thru source(“https://psychologytoday.com”

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