This article was co-authored by Sarah Schewitz, PsyD. Sarah Schewitz, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist by the California Board of Psychology with over 10 years of experience. She received her Psy.D. from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2011. She is the founder of Couples Learn, an online psychology practice helping couples and individuals improve and change their patterns in love and relationships.
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There’s no way around it: breakups suck. You may find yourself struggling to control your emotions, and that’s totally normal. The good news is there are actually things you can do to help yourself manage those negative feelings. To help you do it, we’ve put together a list of tips and strategies that you can use to find a way to cope with your feelings while you heal following a breakup.
Steps
How Do You Cope With a Breakup?
Expert Q&A
Tips
- The old saying that “time heals all wounds” may not be so far from the truth. Eventually, you won’t be as upset about your breakup and it’ll be easier to manage your feelings.Thanks
Warnings
- If you do find yourself really struggling to control your emotions and you think you might hurt yourself, reach out for help. Contact a trusted friend, therapist, or counselor. You don’t have to deal with your feelings on your own.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/emotional-intelligence-toolkit.htm
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2017/12/how-to-control-your-emotions-during-a-difficult-conversation
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/valley-girl-brain/201209/7-phrases-will-help-you-get-over-breakup
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/laugh-cry-live/201208/coping-distress-and-agony-after-break
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/laugh-cry-live/201208/coping-distress-and-agony-after-break
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201501/7-mistakes-you-need-avoid-after-breakup
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/having-sex-wanting-intimacy/201612/4-reasons-end-contact-your-ex
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/valley-girl-brain/201209/7-phrases-will-help-you-get-over-breakup
- ↑ Sarah Schewitz, PsyD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 15 April 2019.
- ↑ [v160969_b01]. 11 April 2019.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ Sarah Schewitz, PsyD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 15 April 2019.
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/laugh-cry-live/201502/after-the-break-when-moving-seems-impossible
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ [v160969_b01]. 11 April 2019.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ Sarah Schewitz, PsyD. Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Expert Interview. 15 April 2019.
- ↑ [v160969_b01]. 11 April 2019.
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/dealing-with-a-breakup-or-divorce.htm
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/valley-girl-brain/201209/7-phrases-will-help-you-get-over-breakup
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