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How to get over someone

Feb 10, 2022
In this discussion, Amy Chan, founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and author of Breakup Bootcamp, shares her expertise on navigating heartbreak. She addresses the emotional turmoil of breakups, emphasizing the need to acknowledge feelings of pain and rejection. Amy offers essential self-care strategies, such as confronting grief head-on, practicing self-reflection, and seeking support from friends. Listeners gain valuable insights into moving forward, avoiding fixation on exes, and embracing new experiences for a healthier recovery.
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ANECDOTE

Amy Chan's Heartbreak

  • Amy Chan's seemingly perfect relationship ended due to infidelity, leaving her devastated.
  • She experienced depression, panic attacks, and loss of appetite, highlighting the intense pain of heartbreak.
INSIGHT

The Physical Pain of Heartbreak

  • Heartbreak causes actual physical pain, according to UCLA psychologist Naomi Eisenberger.
  • Brain regions associated with physical pain also activate during social rejection.
ADVICE

Respect the Pain

  • Acknowledge and validate the pain of a breakup.
  • Practice self-care and allow yourself time to grieve.
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