Life isn't over

Oftentimes, depression kicks in if you are experiencing the pain of losing a relationship with a loved one. If you have just experienced a break-up, the bright side is that your life will improve in time. Try not to look at past relationships as failures but rather as an opportunity to learn skills that will be helpful for your next relationship. It took work to develop a bond between two people. With that bond being severed, it will take time to rebuild. If you find yourself watching the telephone in hopes of getting a call or listening to romantic songs as you reminisce about your ex and the way it ‘could have been’, you may be holding on and need to incorporate some strategies for transitioning to your new life of independence.