I can't stop thinking about my ex. What should I do?

It's hard to stop thinking about an ex. Personally I think it's best to stop trying to stop thinking about them but embrace it. Spend a portion of time thinking about it, allocate it and then have other activities planned for the rest of the day. I talked to friends about how I was feeling and they helped with the process. Each day became easier to deal with; when I stopped trying to get rid of the thoughts but embraced it for what it was at the time it became more manageable. Whilst I'm saying this I'm not going to say it was easier. There were lots of areas I struggled with but with the help of friends and external people to talk to in confidence it was easier. I soon realized that it was an opportunity to relearn more about myself and what I really wanted out of relationships and life. It's a very difficult time after a break up for generally both parties but allowing yourself the ability to grieve about a relationship, I found, was key to acceptance and growth. Everyone is different and people can take longer in this process than others, just give yourself time.

Usually when this happens, it's because we've put too much of ourselves into a relationship and become enmeshed. Detaching is difficult because our personal identity has become confused with our identity specific to that relationship. In cases like this it is most helpful to spend time reflecting on who YOU are, independent of any relationship with anyone else. What are your goals, dreams, sources of happiness? If this is difficult, time spent on grounding and other self-care exercises - being outside in nature, exercising, meditating, deep breathing, journaling, singing, dancing - will be helpful and should be your main focus for awhile. You'll most likely find it easier to answer those questions after re-centering and grounding. Creating a vision board of your future goals and dreams is a great activity that will provide you a visual reminder of the direction in which you wish to head. When you are passionately in love with you and your own life, the past that you shared with your ex will fade rapidly. You'll also be in a better position to welcome someone equally as whole into your world when the time is right. Good luck!

This is a hard situation. Sometimes it's hard to get over your ex. Whether it's because you keep thinking about how wonderful they were or how horrible they were to you. Try the following techniques to stop thinking about them. Try focusing your attention on yourself. Think about your needs and wants rather than your ex. Recognize when you're thinking about your ex and consciously stop yourself. I have found using a distraction as a very useful technique as well. Try going out with friends and doing something fun. If friends aren't available do something you love like reading a book, going for a walk, singing to your favorite music, cooking, watching a movie, etc. Over time you will think about your ex less and less. Remember that there is a reason you broke up and your past is not your future. Don't dwell on the past focus on your bright future. What you can do for yourself to make your life even better then it was previously?

The best way is to open yourself to the future ; body and mind. Try to engage in new creative activities that will make you feel recharged and fresh. Accept the idea that the relation you had made you wiser and stronger. Finally forgive your ex and yourself to be able to feel free and happy.

Keep yourself busy with work, hobbies. Spending time with friends and family helps. Keep living your life, do more of what makes you happy. If you don't have many hobbies then try new things and see what suits you. Remember who you are, always be yourself. Never regret anything, there's a reason for everything. Every mistake, every moment of weakness, every horrible thing that has happened to you, grow from it. Respect yourself and know your worth. The people who belong in your life will come along and make the effort to stay there. Just keep doing your thing x

I think you should try and refrain from texting, calling, or looking at their online profiles. Ask someone to remind you not to and stop you from doing so. Over time you will eventually forget about them and move on.

Your ex is your ex for a reason and always remember that reason and know where you stand in your ex life. Try doing things differently for yourself and meet people broaden you mind and grow and all in time you will get over your ex.

You should distract yourself from him such as hang out with friends or go on a walk or talk a shower

I have the same problem. Its not easy to move on like that especially if you both dated for a while, it will take time and it wont be easy to move in but you have to try and be happy for yourself.

There are seven billion people in the world. You deserve better than the one who has needed five chances to show you they are willing to do what it takes to build a relationship with you. Never accept anything less.