Tips on how to deal with a break up please

[jonesyyy]

I just split from my partner of 4 years. We have a child and rent a house together and I am so bereft I just don't know what to do with myself. Looking after the DC is a distraction somewhat, but whenever I have a moment to myself to think I get so upset and can't help but look at pictures of us together from happier times.

Somebody please tell me that it gets easier eventually. What can I do to make myself feel "better"?

Sorry to say but time is the thing ... day by day and bit by bit it will get easier ...
take care of yourself as well as yourself and be kind to yourself and keep busy ..

I’m sorry 😐 it’s the most distressing and empty feeling 💋

Sorry re 💋.. very tired and have clumsy fingers ... here’s a hug 🤗 x

Thanks lovely @babbi ❤️

It will get easier over time.
Are you still living together?
Keep busy.
Lean on friends and family.
Cry when you need to (away from DC)
Rant and scream if you need to.
It's an awful time and it will take a while to get back to YOU.
But you will get there.

It does get easier, I felt the same..bereft. With time the pain eases, it's a cliche because it's true. Break ups change you I think but you do get stronger and learn from them in time. Surround yourself with family/friends.

Let yourself grieve what you had and let yourself feel things, don't bury or ignore.

Writing helps, anything that pops in your head in a notebook.

Writing letters to them and ripping up helps sometimes. Get out in nature, do little things that make you feel better.

It's a process, keep that in your mind, feeling that are strong like this don't last forever. You will get better.

All easy to say and I know the kind of pain you're feeling but all this helped me. Hope some of it helps.