Break Up - The 5 Stages

There are usually 5 stages of a break up. The stages are essential to the recovery process. Being aware that there is a specific set of stages that we follow will help make it easier for you to cope with the break up. More importantly this will help with healing course. It can take a few years for you to completely get over the terrible pain, but by breaking the break up process into five stages, you can learn how to cope with the loss a little more easily.

First stage- Acceptance

In this stage, all that you can really do is to accept that the break up is real. Don't try to wrap your head around what is happening. Your emotions will be all over the place. The breakup may consume every aspect of your life. You probably will feel completely helpless and overwhelmed.

It is important when you are in this phase, that you work through your pain, by focusing on helpful things, like journaling, playing sports, creating art, exercising, doing crafts or spending time with people you feel close to.

Second stage - Let It Out

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