Being cheated on by a loved one can be emotionally devastating.
It can traumatize you and make it difficult for you to function.
She was angry, stressed, and depressed, and frequently experienced nightmares and crying spells.
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Post infidelity stress disorder is not an official diagnosis and it is not used in an official capacity.
Fully experiencing your reactions to the situation is the first step toward accepting it and moving forward from it.
Dont Blame Yourself
Do not assume blame for the infidelity.
You cannot control another person and are not responsible for their choices and actions.
Seek Social Support
Tap into yoursocial supportnetwork.
You dont want to busy yourself to the point of exhaustion.
Work on Building Trust
When youre ready, practice rebuildingtrustwith yourself and others.
Begin internally and practice listening to, hearing, and trusting your feelings and intuition about people and situations.
Then, shift your focus to opening up and repairing, developing, or deepening trusting others.
Start with yourself and work on trusting your feelings and intuition about people and situations.
Then, shift your focus to opening up and trusting others.
You must remember that your partners poor judgment is not a reflection on you in any way.
A Word From Verywell
Being cheated onby your partner can be an extremely difficult and traumatic experience.
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