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Healing after a breakup

Day 6 of 7

Lean on your people

About 8 min

Learn

Learn

Many people go through a breakup quietly, especially when the relationship was hidden or family comments feel heavy. Yet the NHS suggests talking about your feelings with a friend, family member, counsellor or doctor, and says peer support can help. You do not need to share everything, and you do not need the perfect words. 'This week has been hard' is enough. Choose someone who listens more than they advise. Even sitting together over tea or coffee, saying little, can ease the weight. If no one close feels safe, a counsellor or Tele MANAS (14416) can listen.

Practice

Take a warm drink pause, then plan one small reach-out.

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Reflect

Reflect

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This program is for everyday heartbreak. If low mood lasts most of the day, every day, for more than two weeks, or you cannot eat, sleep or work, please see a doctor or counsellor. If a partner or ex controls, frightens, stalks or hurts you, that is abuse and it is not your fault. If you are in danger, call 112, and reach out to a domestic abuse service near you. If you have thoughts of ending your life, call Tele MANAS on 14416 or 112 now.