Hi,
Break up can be very stressful, added to this covid 19 situation, it can be more stressful, this can lead to anxiety and depressive episodes Sometimes anxiety may not be overtly seen, but experienced as general discomfort, lack of interest and motivation in the things which were earlier easy and happier to do, irritability, body pains, sleep disturbances, poor appetite. Hence need to address these as early as possible.
How to address the break up issues.
Need to discover why you are feeling bad and guilty. There are different reasons one might feel guilty after break-up
Feel bad about ending things because the the other did not want to break up.
Maybe you are regretting your decision to leave and thinking about how you didn't try hard enough to make things work.
The following might help you to overcome feeling bad and guilt and move on
Make a firm decision about your breakup and your feelings for your ex
Get rid of breakup guilt by acknowledging that you were honest and direct when you ended the relationship
Remind yourself of the reasons you broke up with her.
Think about your ex's limitations and bad habits.
Think of the breakup as a favor to your ex
Be practical-the relationship just wasn't meant to be
Stop feeling guilty by realising that your ex will move on
Be kind to yourself-relationships are a two-way street.
Think of all the sacrifices you made before deciding to end the relationship
Think of your breakup guilt as a natural human reaction-because it is.
Rise above this feeling by being aware that this guilt is difficult to avoid and you must actively move on by learning from your past mistakes taking responsibility for your actions, and learning to forgive yourself
Next Steps
Meet a mental health professional
Talk therapy, sessions with a psychotherapist can help you work through your emotions while also finding ways to cope. Consider finding a therapist who specializes in relationship recovery.
Health Tips
Stay socially active
Rearrange your living situation
Focus on your long term recovery
Learn self care techniques
Write it or talk about your feelings and emotions
Take care of your health have a healthy diet and regular exercise
Do the things that you love
good and healthy diet
deep slow breathing
meditation
yoga
mindfulness
all the best, be happy 💐💐