SELFCARE | mental health Womanthismonth.com February 2024 87 Allowing oneself to move through all the stages of grief, and being aware that these stages aren’t always linear and that you can keep jumping between these stages, can help us process and heal from heartbreak. Different coping strategies to deal with heartbreak whilst being aware of the grieving process can be helpful, while behavioural goals can help deal with the emotional turmoil of breakups. Navigating heartbreak requires a delicate balance of self-care and seeking support. Practising selfcompassion is crucial—being kind to oneself amid adversity helps manage heartbreak’s emotional toll. Finding a ‘window of tolerance’ through mindfulness, yoga, hobbies, and relaxation aids in maintaining stability. Joslin Gracias is a CDA-licensed psychologist who holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and supports individuals and couples with their therapeutic goals. Thrive Wellbeing Centre was founded in 2018 by Dr Sarah Rasmi. The centre now has a team of 20 specialised psychiatrists and psychologists who know that mental health is just as important as physical health, and that social relationships are the key to our well-being. In April 2021, Thrive Wellbeing launched Thrive in 5, an online, accessible and affordable platform for mental health and personal development for individuals and corporates alike. For more information, visit thrive.ae. Additionally, leaning on a supportive network of friends and family creates a safe space to share feelings and seek solace. Embracing temporary distractions offers relief from overwhelming pain without ignoring the healing process. Setting boundaries, both with the source of heartbreak and others, allows for personal healing at one’s pace. Moreover, focusing on introspection and personal growth aids in finding meaning amid the emotional turmoil, fostering resilience beyond the immediate pain, and facilitating a healthier emotional state post-grieving stages. After a breakup, being open and vulnerable again takes time and depends on whether you have processed your emotions and healed. Take your time to process your feelings. Learning to regulate your emotions is a skill that you master over time that helps you be more resilient; having said that, being resilient does not mean the heartbreak journey gets easier. It only means you will make healthier healing choices.
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