You need to find a source of dopamine and happiness that has absolutely nothing to do with that person. Something like watching TV or napping, that's a temporary fix. What we want is an activity that creates long term gratification. One of my friends got super into doing triathlons and rock climbing after she split from her partner. She was honestly so jacked by the end of it, but it was also something that really gave her a sense of purpose and a sense of self beyond the relationship.
Breakups and heartache are a universal experience in our 20’s. But what exactly happens to our minds, our bodies and our emotions at the end of a relationship? This week we will break down the psychology and the science behind breakups, heartbreak and moving on. We will explore the theory of withdrawal, stages of grief, conditioning and the psychology behind why ‘no contact’ really does work to hopefully provide some solace to all the heartbroken out there on what exactly a breakup does to our psychology.
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