subject: Depression And A Relationship Breakup - Coping With Emotional Distress [print this page] Mild depression resulting from a relationship breakup is unfortunately something that will effect most of us at some point in our lives. Making sure that the way you feel does not take a more permanent hold is something that you must try and avoid. Making the right choices for your well being under any kind of emotional distress will be extremely hard. Lets look at some ways to relieve emotional distress and hopefully help you cope during this tough time.
Relationship breakup is always very distressing and the ability to think rationally about your situation is often severely hampered. The first thing you must do is take a step back from the breakup, if you are still trying to communicate with the other person the most positive thing you can do is to cease contact and take time out for yourself. This is a big step and a difficult one to take in your current emotional state, but it will stand you in good stead for the days to come. Taking time out to collect your thoughts does not mean isolate yourself, on the contrary, your friends and family are extremely important at this difficult time.
If you are really struggling to cope during the first few days after a breakup, natural stress relief tablets are readily available, "Kalms" is a brand name herbal medicine that works very well, and often brings almost immediate relief from stressful situations. Avoiding alcohol is a must, as alcohol is a proven depressant and will only make you feel much worse. Any kind of exercise will also make you feel much better as exercise releases endorphins into your system which are your body's natural feel good chemical. The idea of anything physical at this time might not seem very appealing, but even a brisk walk will do wonders for lifting your mood.
Along with the mental distress, depression from a relationship breakup can also take a heavy toll on your physical well being. Lack of sleep and loss of appetite can make every day tasks hard to accomplish. Try and eat well, making sure you include plenty of fruit and fibre in your diet as this will also help lift your mood. A course of multivitamins and omega 3 is also a good supplement to your diet during this time.
Hopefully some of these ideas will help relieve some of the emotional distress associated with a relationship breakup. Taking care of yourself during this tough time will help you think clearly about your choices, and hopefully help relieve some of the emotional distress you are feeling.
