Image via WikipediaI can't think of anything sadder than suffering from a broken heart. Did you know that it is possible for your pain to become the passage to a wonderful occurrence in your life? The truth of the matter is… your heart requires fellowship. Relationships satisfy two essential needs of the human heart. They are the need to receive love and the need to release love. There is an inborn craving to make contact with other human beings. You can begin by learning how to feel good about yourself again.Having the right attitude is essential as you deal with your emotions. Don't let past hurts and memories chain you to the prison of heartbreak. Always remember that there is no future in the past. There may be times when you want to give up, stick with a positive attitude and you will come through feeling better than ever before.
The first step is to get your emotions in check. Emotions always run high after a breakup, so much so that it can cloud your judgment. In other words, your feelings can get the best of you. Rationality takes a backseat to recklessness and you may find yourself doing stuff you would never do otherwise.
If weeks have passed but you still can't lift your spirit, then you may need to associate yourself with people of faith. Perhaps a bible study group is where you'll find the answer, because when bad things happen to good people... God the Father heals (good suggestion). Seek out lighthearted friends that build you up and transfuse positive feelings of assurance and comfort within you at your time of need. The nay sayers and the "told you so" people are the ones you should avoid. It is vital to have the right circle of influence in order to make a speedy recovery from a broken heart.
Is it possible that your broken heart has progressed into a full-blown depression? This is a state of mind in which you cannot afford to stay for very long. Your friends and family may be telling you to "just get over it" or that you have a case of the blues but depression is a serious condition.
It's easy to fall into a state of denial after a breakup, but the sooner you face reality, the sooner you will be able to get on with your life. Denial is nothing more than a dysfunctional coping mechanism, a false perception of reality. The problem is that your broken heart can't mend when you're in a state of denial. Facing the reality of the situation may not be easy but it sure helps when you surround yourself with positive minded people.
What it all comes down to is this: Living with a broken heart isn't any fun. Sure, time does heal and you will heal over time. Even if you lost your lifelong love, it's okay to feel good about yourself. Time, the right attitude, friends and the word of God is how to get over a broken heart..
