Is Lovesickness a Real Emotion?
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Is lovesickness real?
You might feel like you’re free to’t stop thinking about the person you miss.
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You may also experience heartache, loneliness, and poor self-worth.
What Does It Mean to Be Lovesick?
Trueblood says, Lovesick victims may find themselves compulsively checking for messages, emails or texts from their partner.
Regarding emotions, you might also experience a painful array of emotions depending on who youre feeling lovesick about.
Or if a loved one passed away, you might feel a sense of grief or despondency.
In cases of unrequited love, you might feelunlovable, invisible, or ashamed.
Also, take note of whether youre obsessively thinking about [the other person].
For example, this might involve 30 minutes of time spentjournalingabout your thoughts.
Then, softly redirect your attention back to something else when your mind wanders back.
Keeping yourself thoughtfully busy can also help.
Daily meditation, a healthy diet, and regular exercise can also help you overcome feeling lovesick.
Research shows that moderate running can boost your mood.
What This Means For You
If youve ever felt lovesick, know that youre not alone.
Invest in yourself, confide in trusted friends, and consult with a therapist if youre feeling stuck.
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