[Emmzaa]

(Original post by conniebee)
When he actually walked away from my house, I shut the door and started crying against it. I ended up sat on the sofa inconsolable for about ten minutes whilst my brother looked at me like That night I had to go to work, I was okay for a while but if any one asked me if I was okay, I dissolved into tears. I soldiered on for a couple of days as I had my Portfolio Interview for Uni two days after. After that I did get a little depressed, I didn't take the best care of myself. My friends started texting me so much more and invited me out loads, so I focused on them. I re-dyed my hair (I was bright red during the relationship, so went back brunette) and joined the gym. Got a little healthier and fitter and got myself into Uni all by myself. After a month or so I was fine.

I think changing your outside (I.e getting fitter and dying your hair etc) really helps give you confidence again. I got addicted to the gym and although I was only a size 8 before, I felt much more confident when meeting new people, as I was happier with my body and exterior. I'd advise people who have broken up recently to do something like this. It gives you a drive.

[conniebee]

(Original post by Emmzaa)
I think changing your outside (I.e getting fitter and dying your hair etc) really helps give you confidence again. I got addicted to the gym and although I was only a size 8 before, I felt much more confident when meeting new people, as I was happier with my body and exterior. I'd advise people who have broken up recently to do something like this. It gives you a drive.

I saw it as a fresh start, new me. I didn't drop a huge amount of weight (think I levelled out due to muscle), but I looked healthier and was physically fitter and stronger. It's like saying "I was this person with you, but now I'm this person by myself."

[chocolate buttons]

Held back the tears for a few days and tried to focus on other things.
I went on holiday afterwards, sat on the balcony on my own one night and cried for a bit.
It was worse because I was dumped for someone else.

[g_star_raw_1989]

Not very well, all logical and rational thinking goes out the window- just the thought of it makes me cringe.