Type4 Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 Anyone have any tips to stop constantly thinking about an ex other than no contact? I'm in no contact, but something further would be appreciated.
jkepler85 Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 Hang with friends more. Exercise. Pick up a new hobby. Embrace an old hobby. Travel. Get a better job. Read more. Learn an instrument. Explore your city.
jkepler85 Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 Also, remove all traces of them from your life, photos, gifts, trinkets, anything that you associate with them. Throw it away or just hide it away in a box under the bed or up in the attic. Think about hanging out with members of the opposite sex in a friendly type of way until you're ready to try dating again.
andilyn1 Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 It's been 3 weeks since my breakup and I struggled so bad the first couple of weeks with my ex being constantly on my mind. And I think the harder I tried to stop thinking of him, the more I ended up thinking about him. But now I find that it isn't as constant as it was. Trust me, I still do it more than I would like to, but what helped me was anything that would distract me...reading, music, walking, stuff like that. It takes time, and unfortunately it doesn't go as fast as we'd like it to, but in time the thoughts will lessen. When you find yourself thinking about your ex, recognize it, and then get yourself busy with something so your mind doesn't wander. Hang in there, it will start to lessen soon! 1
Ethliz Posted July 8, 2013 Posted July 8, 2013 I go to the gym, I took the graveyard shift at work (since I couldn't sleep nights anyway), in search of a second job (part time), anything to keep me busy. I also made long term goals which require commitment and lots of attention. For me hanging with friends and going out makes me worse but that's just me.
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