Time's Up - It's time to break-up. We all need help when breaking from a dysfunctional relationship. Here are some methods that have helped me and worked with my clients:
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Write down everything; all the verbally, emotionally, and physically abusive incidents and write it in long hand, detail by detail. Read it often.
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Have a buddy system with a best friend to help you break this addiction. Call your friend rather than calling your ex.
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If pushed or abused in any way, protect yourself by calling the police, getting legal help, a restraining order.
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Do not engage, no matter what! No calls, no email, no texts, no messages from friends, etc. This is the hardest thing to do but the one that makes all the difference.
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Remember how many times you have broken up and gone back and KNOW if you go back again you will just have to repeat this difficult process.
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