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HOW TO DEAL WITH REJECTION

© www.professional-counselling.com

in a close couple relationship

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TYPES OF REJECTION

- end of a relationship- unrequited love- your partner's infidelity- abusive behaviour- sexual rejection- or…? (comment below)

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GET OVER THE INITIAL SHOCK FIRST

That takes a few days

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Pixabay: Prawny

FIRST LOOK FOR THE REASON...

… depending on the type of rejection.It may have more to do with your partner than with you.

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SURE YOU UNDERSTOOD?

Sometimes, what feels like rejection is more about your perception

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YOUR FEELINGS ARE NEVERTHELESS REAL

So, read on...

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YOUR FEELINGS...

… of shock, betrayal, loss, hurt and anger are normal

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ACCEPT...

Pixabay: OpenClipart-Vectors

… that you're grieving for the loss of trust, security, love, or a future together

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Pixabay: Frolicsomepl

There's no need for antidepressants

LEAVE THE PILLS

You're going to be okay - I promise.

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CONFINE YOUR 'PROCESSING'...… to a specific time (or times) of the day. This will help you to get on with everyday activities

Pixabay: amayaeguizabal

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DIVERT YOUR ATTENTION

Remind yourself often of what you do have instead of what you've lost

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WRITE ‘NEVER-TO-BE-SENT’ LETTERSGet things off your chest

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IT IS WHAT IT IS!

Yes, you can regret what's happened.You can be disappointed, angry and hurt.

But it is what it is. It's not going to change.

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So, really think about how you're

going to spend your valuable energy.

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TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOURSELF

Even if at first you can't eat very much, be sure to nourish yourself with healthy foods.

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Oh… and the occasional treat is a must!

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BE IN TOUCH WITH NATURE

… it's healing

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SEEK OUT WIDE OPEN SPACES

And breathe in slowly.Breathe out all negativity.

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AVOID ISOLATING YOURSELF...

… for too long

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Flickr: Symphony of Love

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KNOW THAT...

… you're goingto be all right,but give it time

Don't letanyone tell

you when you should be

over it

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