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My ex broke up with me over 9 months ago and I’m still struggling, crying and breaking down. Went on a date, but I cried and now I feel worse. What do I even do atp (I go to therapy, next appt is wed)
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Anonymous 3w

OP it’s worth mentioning that while you’re clearing out all the old stuff, it’s going to feel EXTREMELY weird afterwards. This is perfectly normal, it’s just your brain and body getting used to your new normal. Don’t be discouraged by this, if anything it’s a really good sign

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Anonymous 3w

I’m a man so lmk if this isn’t allowed and I’ll delete it but would you like some tips on how to get over them from a scientific/psychological standpoint?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3w

Absolutely not trying to insert myself where I don’t belong, genuinely just trying to be helpful ofc

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3w

I’ll take anything

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

Eliminate them and anything that triggers memories of them as much as possible from your life. The more you think about them, the deeper it encodes them in your neural pathways. As simple and stupid as it sounds, the way to get over someone is literally to think of them as little as possible. Get rid of anything they’ve ever given you or that could trigger memories of them. If you have more free time because of this, take up a new hobby that’ll distract you from thinking of them

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3w

How do I even gain the courage to do that. I’ve tried, but there’s like certain things I feel bad throwing out, even worse as I’ve moved, so going home just triggers me entirely. I’m trying day by day but god it’s so hard at times

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

Have someone help you. Explain the situation, and that you need them to help you be firm in getting rid of certain things. Unfortunately you won’t be able to eliminate EVERY trigger, but try to change things up at home if you can. Move the furniture, get a new painting, etc, something that demarcates a new chapter Sometimes holding on does more damage than letting go. Trust me, I get it, it’s hard, but it’ll only keep getting harder the longer you wait to rip off the bandaid

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3w

Thank you king 💗 i feel like im in a dirt hole clawing out and my nails r just dirty

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 3w

You just gotta learn how to dig out some steps so you can climb out and wash your hands! Good luck, I know you can do it!

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 3w

I think that’s the final steps I need to take, like I’m over it in a way I’d never think of going back, but the sadness consumes me recently, more than in the past few months it’s so random. Like I’ve randomly just become sad again

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