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I want to stop thinking about my ex. What should I do?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 13, 2016
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Think about something else
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Anonymous on Mar 20, 2016
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Planning activities to look forward to can be helpful distractions. Breakups are hard, but know that time will heal all wounds. Also I've noticed for myself, when you're ready to date again, meeting new people is a very helpful way to get your mind off of your ex.
Profile: Smilekid0808
Smilekid0808 on Mar 20, 2016
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Do a positive cleanse! Donate any of their stuff you may still have lying around to charity. That way there are fewer reminders and you've helped someone in need. You'll feel good about the donation, and you will have taken steps towards moving on. Take a deep breath, smile, and go do something fun with a friend or two. :)
Profile: compasionateEagle
compasionateEagle on Mar 24, 2016
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Work on yourself, think about things you want to improve. Read, go for a walk, spend time with your family... Make exercise, if you want to. The more you focus into something positive, the better you will feel
Profile: okkai
okkai on Mar 24, 2016
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Your ex may have been a large part of your life. Know that it's okay to be upset about this but you will not be sad forever. Look at this like a learning experience; what went wrong? Recognize the good times, but don't let the bad times fall into the shadows. Understand that there is a reason this happened and you can only grow from here.
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Anonymous on Mar 27, 2016
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i think it's pretty tough. when you want to forget something or someone the memories with them always haunts you and make it hard to forget them. but time will make you forget them. maybe not forever but it will. and dont push yourself too hard to forget, it will make it harder
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calmBeauty57 on Mar 30, 2016
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Take up a hobby that requires concentration, like running or writing. These are purging and cathartic and require focus that can take your mind of certain emotions. Your mind can figure a lot of things out itself, if you give it room to maneuver.
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Anonymous on Mar 31, 2016
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You have to block everything that reminds you of your ex. Block them on social media..start to love yourself.. You have got to be your own hero in the end...
Profile: purpleidea777
purpleidea777 on Apr 8, 2016
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Give yourself some personal time. Take a you day. Go to a spa, or spend some time with some good friends.
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Anonymous on Apr 9, 2016
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Embrace the fact that you are thinking about your ex, and even let yourself think about your ex, but dont let it stop you from allowing yourself to search for someone new to think about, dont let it keep you from going out, dating and living your life. Time while fade your thoughts, and the more you fill your days and mind with new and different things, the less your ex will occupie it.
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