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Handling Heartbreak

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amiablePeace77 February 12th

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Heartbreak can result from a variety of factors. One might have lost a loved one, experienced infidelity or social exclusion. Experiencing heartbreak is linked to an increase in anxiety and self-isolation. New research shows the emotional and behavioral responses to breaking up.


Participation question

Have you been experiencing heartbreak in the past or are currently in a state of heartbreak?

How did you handle it in the past or how are you coping at the moment?


Helpful Videos:

9 Signs You Have a Broken Heart

The Science of Heartbreak


Helpful Resources:

Handling Heartbreak

The most common causes of heartbreak


Seeking Help 

Mental stress can cause us not to be able to see the good things in life and lead to excessive rumination or worries which can result in serious health problems. If you have serious, long-term problems with negative thinking and feeling depressed, see your doctor or talk to a therapist if they are related to any mental challenges. 

Are you looking for a therapist? 7 Cups has online, certified therapists with a paid option. For more information on what happens in online therapy at 7 Cups, Read Lisa’s (a therapist and director of therapy) explanation 

https://www.7cups.com/forum/therapy/General_2432/WeveLaunchedTalkTherapyon7Cups_319430/

To apply for 7 Cups online therapy, click on this link (must be logged into member account) https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1


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amiablePeace77 OP February 12th

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pamharley003 February 12th

@amiablePeace77

Have you been experiencing heartbreak in the past or are currently in a state of heartbreak?

The heartbreak I am feeling now is a best friend of mine passed away 2 years ago. I miss our walks in the morning on the beach with coffee and helping each other in our lives.

How did you handle it in the past or how are you coping at the moment?

The passing of Bambi is she is not suffering and continue to remember what she had said or affections she gave me when pressing times arise 

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amiablePeace77 OP February 12th

@pamharley003

It hurts deeply when we lose someone who had such an important place in our lives. 💙 

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BlueDarkAurora February 12th

@amiablePeace77 Grief is a heartbreak that happens a thousand times, reminders ready to jump out at every little moment of familiarity. It's like you're barely done sticking back all the broken pieces and then they all fall part because you didn't let them dry long enough, didn't match the corners right or just because they wanted to.

What helps is the hope that this life time isn't a forever goodbye, little signs are healing. Rebuilding is the worst part but to see the new you being made from all the beautiful memories is a bit encouraging. Now you get to live and love life twice as much or thrice as much or however many angels surround you :) 

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amiablePeace77 OP February 12th

@BlueDarkAurora

I like the way you see it! Whatever we go through in life can make us so much stronger than we ever thought.

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Tinywhisper11 February 13th

@BlueDarkAurora ❤❤ it's not a forever goodbye ❤❤

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soulsings February 12th

@amiablePeace77

Have you been experiencing heartbreak in the past or are currently in a state of heartbreak? Yes several times.

How did you handle it in the past or how are you coping at the moment? The first thing I had to do was find out what expectations I had and then a lot of the energy of heartbreak was understandable because my expectations were not realistic.

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amiablePeace77 OP February 13th

@soulsings

It's hard to accept that expectations were set to high but it's also fundamental to find peace again.

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akunknown February 13th

@amiablePeace77

Have you been experiencing heartbreak in the past or are currently in a state of heartbreak?

Yes, in the past and in the present in more ways than one. 

How did you handle it in the past or how are you coping at the moment?

In the past I’d find an escape from it. But at some point I realized it wasn’t actually an escape, but it was just a temporary break from handling/having to cope with it. Now I cope with it by journaling about it, writing songs about it, or even just thinking about it 

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amiablePeace77 OP February 13th

@akunknown

I'm glad you found ways to face and deal with your heartbreak! Sending you comforting beams.

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Tinywhisper11 February 13th

@amiablePeace77 I wish my son was still alive🙁 I don't know how to deal of get over this

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amiablePeace77 OP February 13th

@Tinywhisper11

Hugs tiny, it's a deep wound 💙 I believe it's important to talk or express your pain in some other way.  Sending you all my love

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Tinywhisper11 February 14th

@amiablePeace77 hugs back ❤

@amiablePeace77 thankyou ❤ talking helps, and doing little things for him, I know he can't have them but still

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akunknown February 14th

@Tinywhisper11

I’m really sorry for what happened to your son and how it’s affecting you and you not knowing how to deal with this loss. It’s difficult. If you want or need to talk about it or anything else I’m always here for you. 

Sending you all the love and hugs and support you need ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Tinywhisper11 February 14th

@akunknown ❤ thankyou ❤❤

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akunknown February 14th

@Tinywhisper11

You are most welcome sweetheart ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings February 14th

@Tinywhisper11 I am sorry for your loss. Hugs.

I lost my mom 2 years ago and that is probably dfferent than losing a child but what helped me was to have gratitude that I could be in their life as long as I did. I believe that the mind of every being continues on in some way that I cannot explain easily so I pray that your son is now in a life that they can grow and flourish. 

The way of letting go is not easy but it is possible. 

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@soulsings grieving is hard🙁 it never stops hurting, but with a bit of help, we can get through it ❤ hugs you tightly

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soulsings Tuesday

@Tinywhisper11 yes never give up is my philosophy.

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@Tinywhisper11

Sorry to hear of your loss

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@quietlistener2023 thankyou ❤

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CharisB21 Sunday

Yes, I have experienced heartbreak in the past, and it was incredibly challenging. I coped by seeking support from friends and family, engaging in activities I loved, and allowing myself to process my emotions. 🌟

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amiablePeace77 OP Monday

@CharisB21

I am glad that you reached out for help and allowed yourself to process your emotions. Facing heartbreak alone can be very rough. 

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User Profile: n0tl1b3rty
n0tl1b3rty 3 days ago

I am currently experiencing heartbreak, but it is even more hurtful because it is my own fault. I'm unsure how to proceed. I was told she was done with me and to give her space, but I really love her and don't want to give up. What do i do?

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amiablePeace77 OP 2 days ago

@n0tl1b3rty

This must be so hard for you! 💙 It really hurts to let someone go whom you love. Have these been reliable sources who told you to give her space? Also giving someone space does not mean breaking up to me. It might help to talk about it more in detail with a listener here 

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I'm feeling this at the mo.. grief is awful..

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User Profile: soulsings
soulsings 2 days ago

@olivePineapple3146 I hear you.- letting go of what I thought I had  is difficult.

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