Personal Relationship Counseling & Consulting | Alpharetta, GA | 30009

Eddie Reece in Alpharetta, GA specialized in helping individuals improve their daily relationships in work, life and love. Sign up today

Text Size:+-
Eddie Reece, MS, LPC, BC-TMH
A Concierge Counseling Practice
(770) 671-1814 | eddie@eddiereece.com
  • Home
  • Find Relief
    • Relationship Struggles?
    • Stress & Anxiety?
    • Mid or 3/4 Life Crisis?
    • Feeling Down?
    • Stuck in Grief or Loss?
    • Improve Your Sex Life
    • My Concierge Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Sports Enhancement
    • Celebrity, High Profile Client?
    • Speaking Engagements
  • Contact Eddie
  • Location, Fees & Insurance
  • About Eddie
    • Learn More About Me
    • Testimonials
  • Reviews
    • Leave A Review
  • Resources
    • Helpful Books & DVD’s
    • Articles
    • Community Resources
    • Support Groups
  • Blog

Skip the Ice Cream: Here’s A Better Post-Breakup Plan

Posted on 10.12.19

Breakups are hard, there’s no two-ways about it. The emotional toll is enough to send many women into the fetal position with one hand wrapped around a spoon and the other around a pint of Häagen-Dazs®.

The problem with reaching for comfort foods in times of crisis is that they set us up to feel even worse. Yes, sugar absolutely gives us an initial rush. We feel energized and happy. Guess what happens when you eat sugar? Your brain produces more dopamine, a feel-good chemical. Before long, you are eating more and more ice cream to keep your dopamine levels up.

When you experience a breakup, it’s important to fight your urge to self-medicate the sadness away through unhealthy foods or alcohol. Here are some things you can do instead to feel better:

Create a New Space

It’s time for a fresh new start, and there’s no better way to do this than by giving your living space a makeover. Move the furniture around, give your living room a new paint color. Get some new sheets and linens. You want to remove obvious memories from your home and create the kind of space that makes you feel excited for your future.

Reconnect with Loved Ones

Often when we’re in a relationship, all of our time and energy goes to the other person and we see old friends and family less than we’d like. Now is a great time to reconnect with those people who will love and support you through this hard time.

Try Mindfulness Meditation

And speaking of connecting with loved ones, it’s time to connect with yourself. Mindful meditation is a great way to quiet your thoughts and just be with the REAL you. Meditation also helps to alleviate stress. Five to 10 minutes a day is all you need to start feeling calm and balanced, and this is a much better headspace to begin making choices and decisions for your future.

Breakups will never be easy, but they are a part of life. Do your best to stay away from binging on junk food and instead focus on self-care and compassion.

If you find your feelings of sadness are not going away, it may be helpful to talk to someone. When we don’t know how to navigate our strong emotions, we can become depressed and anxious. Speaking with a therapist can help you work through your pain.

If you or a loved one is experiencing depression from a recent breakup and would like to explore talk therapy, please get in touch with me. I’d be more than happy to discuss how I may be able to help.

Categories: Couples/Marriage, Depression, Issues for Women, Self-Esteem

Leave a Comment Cancel

List of Posts

  • Understanding The Duality Of Life
  • Understanding Your Inner Parts: Discovering The Multiple Selves Within
  • Do We Have A Mental Health Crisis?
  • Show Stoppers – Money, Sex, & Death
  • Boosting Immunity Through The Mind-Body Connection
  • The Power Of Empathy In Relationship Building – Relationships, Part 2
  • Building Stronger Bonds Through Relationship Therapy – Relationships, Part 1
  • Freedom From Holiday Stress: Rethinking Traditions And Finding Meaning
  • How Fantasy Shapes Our Lives, Part 1
  • Breaking Down Trauma: What It Is And How To Heal
  • Overcoming Division: Finding Common Ground In A Divided World
  • Beyond Hungry Ghosts: Letting Go Of Unmet Expectations
  • Who Needs Therapy? Maybe You (And Why It’s Awesome)
  • Therapy 101: What It Is & Why It Matters
  • From Psychotherapy Networker: Were You Raised by a Four-Year-Old?
  • How to Leave a Review
  • Benefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School
  • Creating a Parenting Plan
  • Sex Therapy for Performance Anxiety in Men
  • The Power of Vulnerability
  • Knowing When to End a Relationship
  • 3 Reasons Why Men Should Try Therapy
  • How to Navigate Challenging Life Transitions
  • Therapy for Divorce
  • Tips for Coping with Social Isolation
  • Does Therapy for “Baby Blues” Work?
  • Normative Male Alexithymia: Let’s Talk About It
  • Recognizing the Signs of Postpartum Depression and Getting Help
  • Dealing with Painful Intercourse
  • Lean on Me: Why People with a Mental Health Crisis Need a Support Network
  • Sex Therapy for Intimacy Issues
  • The Benefits of Online Therapy
  • What is Positive Parenting?
  • How Counseling Can Help You Reach Your Goals in the New Year
  • How Sex Therapy Can Lead to More Intimacy
  • Understanding Sexual Desire Issues
  • Does Online Couple’s Therapy Work?
  • Communication Tips for Couples in Recovery
  • Therapy vs. Antidepressants – Which One is Better?
  • Can Long-Term Isolation Lead to an Addiction?
  • What is Therapeutic Mediation?
  • The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Families
  • Benefits of Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction and Sexual Anxiety
  • Mental Health Therapy for Frontline Workers
  • Are You Doing Self-Care All Wrong?
  • Fighting Loneliness During Quarantine
  • Is it Safe to Go Back to In-Person Therapy Sessions?
  • 5 Strategies to Calm Your Anxiety Quickly
  • The Best Medicine is a Treadmill: How Daily Exercise Can Treat Depression
  • The Amazing Benefits of Meditation

Here's my blog post, "What is Love?" https://t.co/wTrmpxP9my Define love wrong & your relationships will be a struggle #rethinklove&romance

— Eddie Reece, MS, LPC (@EddieReeceLPC) April 1, 2016

Daniel is a Premium WordPress Theme Built on Genesis

Getting Along | A WEBSITE BY BRIGHTER VISION