How do you get over a broken heart?

United States
April 21, 2007 8:54pm CST
Is it possible to get over a broken heart? How much time should it take? Having a broken heart is almost like dying inside. You can feel empty and depressed all the time. What are some ways to deal with a broken heart?
7 responses
• India
29 Jun 07
Mourning is important. It is a loss and you have to deal with the emotions. Allow yourself time to grieve and heal. When tears have dried, do something to keep your mind busy. Work overtime. Take a class. Exercise. Spend some time with your friends. Never sit around at the empty time his/her memories could fill.
• Malaysia
30 Apr 07
well, in my case. I just ignoring the feeling. Even sometimes I fall back to the memories. But now, I'm feeling better. Just keep yourself buzy with new hobby and new life's routine. Anyone interested to take advice from me?? I can be your unquaified doctor
@coolmailraj (2460)
• India
22 Apr 07
First of all I wish that nobody get in such a situation and if somehow I myself get in to this than I would prefer spending a lot of time with my friends than anything else. I would not go for letting myself feel broken for long and will try to come over it as quickly as possible and I think being around something funny will help.
• Philippines
22 Apr 07
I suggest just read books that titled "How to start dating again after a broken heart?". Because my sister read it everyday, she just had a heartache and reading books just made her busy so sometimes she forget her heartache.
• Philippines
22 Apr 07
its normal to feel that i you loose someone you love. but you have to move on with yourlfe so you have to help yourself not to think of her/him. divert your attention, make yourself busy! go out with your friends! before you know it you have moved on and your happy!
@Hobbz05 (84)
• Canada
23 Apr 07
I think how close you were with the person and how long you were together and other aspects of the relationship make a big difference of how long it will take to get over it. I'm speaking from my latest experience it's been over a year for me and i still love my ex but not everyone has that problem. It's hard i know you wanna date but then everytime u think about doing it you think about how the person doesnt match up to ur last one but eventually that will all go away. Sorry i can't really help to much cause im in that boat. But i do say it's different for every person and depending on what the situation was like when u were in it! Hope this helps a little!
@amydawn11 (906)
• Canada
22 Apr 07
I know the feeling. It does feel like your gonna die, it really does. The truth though is life keeps going and over time you feel better. It is one of lifes lessons, learn from it.It will only make you stronger.