Coping with a Breakup Over the Holidays
Coping with a Breakup Over the Holidays
Coping with a breakup or divorce is difficult any time of year, but most people find that the period between Thanksgiving and Valentine’s Day adds an extra layer of angst and anxiety to their breakup recovery process. Even if you’ve been making progress, coping with a breakup over the holidays alone can trigger a fresh round of grief, anger, and anxiety.
Why is A Breakup Over the Holidays so Much Harder?
1) You have painful old memories of (happy) holidays past.
2) You have to deal with potentially awkward social events and difficult questions.
3) When everyone else is together, it highlights your loneliness.
On this edition of the Love, Happiness and Success podcast, I’m going to be giving you actionable advice on coping with a breakup over the holidays. You’ll learn how to take care of yourself, manage your feelings, and most importantly, use this time to heal, grow, and move on to a brighter future.
Your partner in growth,
Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
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I do agree that when one has just come from a breakup or an emotional hurdle, the holidays are the most difficult times since it somehow heightens the feeling of being alone. Really great advice!!!!
Yes, the holidays are SUCH a struggle. The days when it seems like “everyone” is with the person they love can highlight loneliness. One way of managing this is to connect with others in the same boat: Check out a meet up in your area, or an online form like http://www.exaholics.com for some “on-demand” companionship…
Hello Dr. Lisa, listened to this podcast today in anticipation of the upcoming holidays. Thank you for the heartfelt advice. I wanted to read more of your tips and download the guide about how to stop obsessive thoughts about an ex. However, the link you have in the description on iTunes (www.growingself.com/holiday-heartbreak/ and different variations of that) come up as error messages. Is that still available? PS. Thank you SOOOO much for this podcast. It has gotten me through these first several months since my blindsided breakup.
Hi Viola! Thanks so much for listening to the podcast. I’m glad that you found the ideas helpful. I’m sorry that you had trouble with the link. Here is the correct link: https://www.growingself.com/holiday-breakups/ If you scroll down a bit you’ll see the sign up box for the free “stop the obsessions” advice under the podcast player. Hope it helps. All the best to you on your journey of growth and healing. Lisa
I do agree that when one has just come from a breakup or an emotional hurdle, the holidays are the most difficult times since it somehow heightens the feeling of being alone. Really great advice!!!!
Yes, the holidays are SUCH a struggle. The days when it seems like “everyone” is with the person they love can highlight loneliness. One way of managing this is to connect with others in the same boat: Check out a meet up in your area, or an online form like http://www.exaholics.com for some “on-demand” companionship…
Hello Dr. Lisa, listened to this podcast today in anticipation of the upcoming holidays. Thank you for the heartfelt advice. I wanted to read more of your tips and download the guide about how to stop obsessive thoughts about an ex. However, the link you have in the description on iTunes (www.growingself.com/holiday-heartbreak/ and different variations of that) come up as error messages. Is that still available? PS. Thank you SOOOO much for this podcast. It has gotten me through these first several months since my blindsided breakup.
Hi Viola! Thanks so much for listening to the podcast. I’m glad that you found the ideas helpful. I’m sorry that you had trouble with the link. Here is the correct link: https://www.growingself.com/holiday-breakups/ If you scroll down a bit you’ll see the sign up box for the free “stop the obsessions” advice under the podcast player. Hope it helps. All the best to you on your journey of growth and healing. Lisa