Verywell / Maritsa Patrinos
Breakups can take a serious toll on your well-being.
Some splits are easier than others.
You might be able to let go and move on fairly quickly.
Verywell / Maritsa Patrinos
In other cases, you might feel angry, sad, bitter, anxious, and heartbroken.
Stressful life events such as a breakup or divorce can sometimes trigger prolonged and severeemotional distress.
One study found that even normal post-breakup emotional states closely resembleclinical depression.
Symptoms of Breakup Depression
Feelings of sadness can vary from mild to severe after a breakup.
Sometimes these feelings can be strong for a relatively brief period of time.
More serious symptoms that may indicate depression include:
Allow yourself time to grieve the loss of the relationship.
If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact theNational Suicide Prevention Lifelineat988for support and assistance from a trained counselor.
If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
A breakup can be a point of major change in a persons life.
Shared friends may choose sides, which can lead to the end of other relationships.
Breakups can also influence how you view yourself.
All of these adjustments can be challenging.
They can make you feel confused, insecure, anxious, and sad.
And in some cases, it may trigger more severe and longer-lasting symptoms of depression.
Find out which option is the best for you.
Finding ways to stay occupied can also be helpful.
In some cases, they can result inlingering feelings of depression.
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