Feeling sad after recent breakup

[pearl19]

Hi guys. Just broke up with my boyfriend 2 days ago and this is my first weekend alone in a long time. Feeling totally lost and I am sitting overthinking things now.

I wrote a "to do" list earlier on and focused on clearing off things off the list, this killed a couple of hours and actually helped but now I'm back to the same situation. There's only so much you can do and I want to leave some things for the rest of the weekend and week ahead. Any help/advice/stories to occupy me would be appreciated❤️

You need to find some distractions but will also just need to go through the feelings too. When my 20 year marriage ended the thing that really helped me was sewing. It just absorbed me so anything you can find that really demands all your attention is good. All the best. You will get through it.

@RosieRedPetal sorry to hear about your marriage😔 I think it would be good for me to find a hobby - even something slightly easier like colouring in or doing puzzles or something. I feel like when my brain is working I’m less upset. Thanks for your message x

Really sorry to hear, break ups are so tough. I split with my ex 6 weeks ago now and I’m still not myself. I try to keep busy but there are some nights where I just cry because of the loneliness. Now we’re coming out of lockdown it will get easier as you can see people and go for drinks, keep busy. Maybe writing your feelings down will help, like a diary?
Hope you’re ok

Hi, sorry to hear that you are struggling. When I broke up with my partner I found things to do that I use to live doing prior to my ex. Such as drawing, running, and just watching tutorials on YouTube on how to upcycle stuff and then did similar. You will have to ride it out and it sucks. In a few days you will start feeling a little better.

I also read everything I could on unhealthy relationships as my ex wasn't particularly nice. What plans have you got for the weekend? Can you meet up with a friend, grab a coffee, go for a stroll?

Thanks everyone. Had a nice day out with friends today went for a walk and got lunch. But now I'm back home about to spend Saturday night alone and it's kicking in again 😖 just can't wait to feel like myself again and be happy