No break up is ever easy, but some are particularly nasty.
These potentially destructive break ups require a special set of steps that may seem extreme.
But the reality is you need to follow them in order to learn how to survive a bad break up.
1) Make Yourself Very Difficult To Reach For the sake of this article, I am going to assume that you were the individual most responsible for initiating the break up.
It is important that you break off all lines of communication with your ex, at least for awhile.
Have your phone number changed, and your cell phone number as well.
Do this immediately, and only give your new numbers to trusted people.
If your ex had a key, change the locks on the door.
They may have a duplicate key.
If you are able to be reached at work, find a method to screen your calls.
When you are trying to start all over, caution is the order of the day.
2) Seek Support And Companionship From Friends And Family Members In fact, it may be a good idea to stay with a friend or family member for awhile, if possible.
It would probably be best to stay at their residence if you can.
They can be a wonderful source of love and support, in addition to providing a psychological barrier to your ex.
If staying with another person is not an option, at least keep in constant communication with them.
Explain to them that you are learning to be on your own- they will understand.
3) Seek Advice From A Professional In a great many instances, counseling from a professional can speed you on your way to recovery.
They are trained to help people going through traumatic situations.
They can assist you in finding additional resources to help you, such as a Woman's shelter.
They can explain to you legal solutions such as restraining orders etc.
They can definitely teach you how to survive a bad break up.