When a cherished relationship ends, it can be a painful and depressing experience. This is commonly referred to as a "broken heart" ¹. The process of healing can be slow and painful, but it does pass, and time will help you recover. In the meantime, harnessing it as an opportunity to learn more about your wants and needs can help you develop and strengthen healthy coping skills to use in future relationships—and to help you get through the end of this one.
If you're experiencing a broken heart, you might feel symptoms common to depression, such as fatigue, reduced or increased appetite, sleeping too little or too much, lack of interest in your usual activities, and anxiety ¹. If you feel as if your physical heart actually hurts, you're not imagining it: The flood of stress hormones your body is releasing in response to your emotions can trigger broken heart syndrome, aka stress-induced cardiomyopathy. Symptoms of this physical condition include an erratic heartbeat, chest pain, and shortness of breath. You might even feel as though you're having a heart attack.
Here are some tips that can help you heal from a broken heart:
1. Allow yourself to grieve.
2. Take care of yourself.
3. Reach out to friends and family.
4. Seek professional help if needed.
5. Focus on the present moment.
6. Practice self-compassion.
7. Learn from the experience.
8. Take up a new hobby.
9. Volunteer.
10. Travel.
11. Write in a journal.
12. Practice mindfulness.
Remember, healing from a broken heart takes time and effort, but these tips can help you get on the path to recovery. Good luck! πππ.
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