Ways to support yourself through grief after a breakup

From feeling all the emotions to indulging in self-care, here are a few ways to support ourselves through grief after a breakup.

Published on: Nov 25, 2023 7:07 PM IST

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Grief is natural after a breakup. When any kind of relationship goes through a termination, it is natural to feel that sadness. However, often breakups are the chance to start something new. "Breakups are not just an ending; they're a new beginning. They provide you with a unique opportunity to redirect all the love and energy you were pouring into the other person, back into the most important relationship of all: the one you have with yourself," wrote Therapist Jordan Green. Here are a few ways to support ourselves after a breakup. (Unsplash)

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It is important to not stop any kind of emotion from happening to us. We should let ourselves feel it all. Only then will we be aware of how we feel.  (Unsplash)

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We should not be scared of reaching out to the people who are our support system/ be it our friends or our family, we should reach out to them and seek help.  (Unsplash)

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We should indulge in loving ourselves more. We should pamper ourselves, take ourselves out on a date or have a great day at the salon.  (Unsplash)

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Constant contact with the ex-partner after the breakup may hurt. It is important to set boundaries keeping in mind our own priorities.  (Unsplash)

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We can journal our journey of moving on – this helps us to focus on growth and be more aware of our emotions. (Unsplash)