what to do for a broken heart

[Gingersnap]

...Sigh... What do you do when your heart is broken? You guys I need help... I can't sleep I can't eat and all I want to do is cry. I can't seem to pull it together. I want to call him but it's not a good idea...I don't think he wants to hear from me.

 

[Guest]

Uh, feel like shit, try to hold on, and drink a lot. I know how you feel - I just got dumped 4 weeks ago, and still feel awful. You just have to try and get through the day, and take it one day at a time. Talk to friends, watch a video, and if it's all way, way too much, drink 'til you pass out. But be careful not to do that too often - it can mess you up in the longterm.
I know it's a cliche, but you'll feel better in time. Maybe a long time, but that, in the end, is the only solution for you. Talk, rant, be angry, sad, cry, and for god sake, make sure you're not on your own. You need an emotional punchbag. Get a friend round.
And good luck.
Thinkin' of you.
xxx

 

[Unclebill]

Sadly, Ginger, Maestro is right. Time is all that will take away the pain. In the meantime, a good friend or two to comfort you, distract you and otherwise help you focus on something else is the best help.

Sometimes, you just have to sit down and talk about the hurt with a trusted friend. Sometimes, just get away from the ordinary things. Go to the zoo, a theme park, something that you don't closely associate with the ex.

These things can all help, but there is no instant healing or quick fix. Time will make the pain diminish greatly but it may never go away totally. Especially if this was a relationship in which you have a lot of yourself invested.

Best wishes, Bill

 

[Guest]

Originally posted by Gingersnap:
...Sigh... What do you do when your heart is broken? You guys I need help... I can't sleep I can't eat and all I want to do is cry. I can't seem to pull it together. I want to call him but it's not a good idea...I don't think he wants to hear from me.

First of all, believe in yourself and all the wonderful qualities you have my friend. Second, maintain contact with good friends who love you. Third, eat and sleep. Last on the list is contact him and let him know how you feel. Then, deal with his reply accordingly and with your head held high. If you don't contact him, neither of you will be informed enough to make good and lasting decisions that will affect both of your lives. Just simple advice from a pretty simple guy.