Why do I wake up thinking about my ex?
SingingWithShadows
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Oct 14, 2020
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You might wake up thinking about your ex because you miss them, or you might still have a longing for them. In this case, try to focus on other things, like hobbies and activities, to get them off your mind. If you continue to wake up while thinking about your ex, it might be better to confront those thoughts rather than run from them. Talk to a trusted friend, your therapist, or a listener on 7cups; we are all here to help. Breakups can be hard, and you don't have to cope with it alone. Best of luck, my friend :)
kahliyahsangel
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Oct 21, 2020
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You wake up thinking about your ex because you must renew your mind. First, I want to talk about renewing your mind, put your focus on something else that will serve you purpose, and give you hope. It is a constant thought that we must think to defeat our normal thought patterns those things that do not serve us purpose or bring us joy. However, I want to bring to attention the items that your ex may have brought you; clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc. get rid of all those things. You might not know it but those items will keep us in remembrance of our past.
Anonymous
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Nov 20, 2020
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this person obviously had a big impact on your life and effected it in many ways. me not knowing what he or she did. even what he or she did was good or bad this person still was a big part of your life. it is normal to have thoughts or think about someone who was once in your life. if they caused you pain or happiness it is normal to think about them sometimes. it is human nature and apart of the human mind. people who impacted are lives have a big roll especially in our minds usually.
Anonymous
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Nov 29, 2020
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Your ex is a person you were once in a relationship with and had a close bond with. The feelings you had for each other and the memories you shared together will not just disappear the moment you break up. Those emotions will take a while to forget, but the only thing that can heal is time. Once some time passes and you are done healing and are completely over your ex, you will be able to move on. As hard as it is, focusing on your life and your passions and interests will allow you to be more excited about living your life and spend less time thinking about your ex.
Anonymous
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Dec 23, 2020
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This could just be a phase of rebounding. Everyone's probably gone through this. You are not alone, and it's okay. Don't panic or get stressed out. If you are overly stressed out, I would take deep breaths to try to calm down. We have therapists on our website that could consult with you. Over all, you probably just miss them like most normal people. If you try to do things that you enjoy doing, it could help keep you focused on others rather than your ex. An ex is an ex for a reason, right? You will get past these feelings with time. Before you know it, you might meet someone new. Lastly, if you have any resentment towards your ex, try writing them a letter and then ripping it up and tossing it somewhere like the garbage. Since the relationship was garbaged and you will move on past it and be in an even better relationship, hopefully. As long as you are sweet and kind, you will be okay.
LovingCreations
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Jan 21, 2021
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You may feel this way because you still have lingering feelings for them. You may wish they were still around or wonder what it was like to have the relationship continued. You may just remember them sometimes, because you feel you are lonely or without love. Sometimes, you could feel like you need that somebody to mend the hole that was created when they left. Having somebody that you loved and trusted leave, can be a very painful and heart-breaking experience. If you ever feel this way, do talk about it with me, others and all the kind people on this platform.
Fergie12299
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Jan 21, 2021
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Only you can answer this question. There may be many reasons why this is the first thing you think when you wake up. Could you possible still have strong feelings for this person. Is there something there when you wake up that reminds you of them? Did the relationship end on good terms or bad? Was there something that you needed to say or do before the relationship ended. There are many possibilities why your ex is the first thing you think about when you wake up. These are all things that you can answer. There are different things that you can in order to change this but if your ex is stuck in your head then you need to identify what is the reason.
generousSnowflake87
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Mar 4, 2021
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You probably miss what you used to have. I went through that too. It's totally normal. So don't worry. Try to move on even if it is hard. Try to talk to your friends about it because they will probably help you. I used to think about my ex because i missed what we had. Its like he was stuck in my head. Its ok to think about him because it is natural. The way he made you feel. If your single then you probably will think about him more often. He will probably be on your mind since you dated him.
gentleFireworks5721
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Mar 31, 2021
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The grass is always greener on the other side. While, you may have moved on and even possibly found a new romance, there is still that piece of you that believes if things were different, things would be better. The dissatisfaction and insatiable focus on what could have been, rots and eats away at our souls. I recommend allowing yourself to meditate and let the hunger for more and better pass through your mind and evaporate. You can imagine putting those desires on a cloud and watching the cloud slowly fly away. We should not be afraid of our subconscious as we are all human and we all have our own experience of life. Through the pain, the joy, and the mystery, acknowledging our own humanity and facing our own truth, we can live joyful and free lives!
here2hear2help
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Apr 10, 2021
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We often replay relationships when there are unresolved issues. Reoccurring thoughts about past relationships may stem from these unresolved issues. There may be questions you have that are unanswered or feelings you wish to convey after the end of the relationship. It is okay to have these thoughts. Process them and take the time to heal.
If the relationship ended amicably, and you feel comfortable talking to your ex, open a dialogue and ask for some time to talk through your thoughts in an effort to seek a resolution. It may be easier to heal and move forward once you achieve closure.
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