Have you dealt with these words lately: “It’s not you, it’s me”, or “I think we should just be friends”? One thing is certain … breakups suck! It’s like a punch to the gut.
In fact, if your breakup legitimately feels insurmountable, like on a physical level, you’re not wrong. There are very real, very physical effects of heartbreak - research shows that simply looking at a photo of your ex who recently dumped you is enough to activate areas of the brain associated with actual pain. Studies show that “Broken Heart Syndrome” is a very real physiological phenomenon that feels a lot like a heart attack.
Heartbreak is one of the most devastating yet fundamental and uniquely human experiences. It is almost like a tsunami moving through your otherwise calm life. Your heart is ripped out of your chest and filling the void formerly known as love, is denial, anger, and sadness.
Fortunately, there is good news: Although it’s hard to imagine, you can and will get over this. What if this pain and heartache – when managed correctly – could give you the opportunity to grow and make you stronger? We all make compromises to be in a relationship, right? And, sometimes those compromises prevent us from being our best selves.
Take a moment and remind yourself of your amazing traits and qualities which undoubtedly have been overlooked.
You are beautiful, smart, kind and funny. Never lose yourself while trying to hold onto someone who doesn’t care about losing you.
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