After a breakup, using someone else as a distraction without properly going through the stages of grief leads to temporary relief but ultimately prevents emotional healing. Without processing emotions and accepting the reality of the relationship's end, individuals find themselves back at square one. Acceptance is the final stage after journeying through the emotional process, and it cannot be rushed or skipped.
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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