Let’s face it breaking up sucks.
Not only did your relationship end, but you also feel like a crazy person.
Some days, it’s hard to get out of bed.
Here’s what the experts say is really going on.
Pain medications have even be used to calm these receptors and blunt the pain response."
Jenev Caddell, psychologist, author, and couples therapist agreed.
Break ups can therefore be extremely difficult for us to endure, and do have physical effects."
Our sympathetic nervous system is relied on when we are feeling acute stress."
it turns out you actually are.
If you find yourself gaining or losing weight, you’re definitely not alone.
Dr. Pinckney explained, “Weight loss and gain is very common after a break up.
If you’re more like me and tend to lose weight, she explained it this way.
Your body is essentially weaker after a break up.”
Over the long run this can create severe health issues."
If you feel like going for a massage, go ahead and splurge.
It’s better that you deal with your stress now than let it get out of control.
I know I have.
I was relieved to find out that this is actually a completely normal response to breaking up.
It can be very painful to constantly revisit the past and ask yourself “What if?”
The bottom line is you broke up with your ex for a reason, so venture to trust yourself.
This is our body’s way of moving backwards before it can move forward again."
Duclos told me that relief (and guilt about being relieved, are common.
“Relationships are complicated.
Our relief feels irresponsible, with a tinge of shame.”
If you feel shame along with your relief, know that your relief is completely normal and understandable.
In addition, she suggested, “Try something new.
Consider it medicine.”
Soon, you’ll be back to your happy, energetic self.
Your ex will just be a blip on the radar of your life.
Until then, take care of yourself, be patient, and stock up on your favorite ice cream.
This is a great time to indulge and enjoy the little things in life.
