How I Handle Heartbreak.....
by Chelsea
2 contributors - September 06, 2008
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There are a few things that can make people act irrationally; sickness- when I very appropriately regress back to being eight years old when I can't do anything without my "Mommy." alcohol- most of us have been there, we may not even remember our out of hand behavior AND.....heartbreak! It's like you're willing to do anything to take away from the ridiculous feeling that you have a hole in your chest. Lately, I've been had to try and figure out to act like a lady and less of a "Crazy..." So tell me, how do YOU deal with heartbreak????? I really hope you're as irrational as I am.
I Get a New Tattoo
Whenever my heart hurts, I figure having some REAL external pain may take away from the internal pain I’m feeling. When I get a tattoo it’s also saying, “I am recording this moment down, the moment where I’ve decided to MOVE ON, start fresh!!!! This tattoo symbolizes my victory and my strength!!”
I Throw Things.....
Especially breakable things. Anything that will make a nice loud CRASHING noise, even better if the things I throw has a picture of his face on it. I get that this is part of the irrational behavior I was talking about where I start acting like a child. AND I DON’T CARE. So there.
I go out with my friends
There is not much better than brunch or dinner and drinks with your friends when the crying time is over. They tell you how amazing you are and what a jerk he is. They never even liked him in the first place.
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Read about someone else's troubles
Love this book. Makes me laugh out loud! Laughter is the best medicine! I can relate to Bridget and I realize I am not the only one who feels this way.
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Music
I have two playlists to deal with heartbreak. This Sucks for when I am sad and Move On for when I am ready get over it.
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THIS SUCKS
- Gloomy Sunday, Bjork
- There is an End, The Greenhorns and Holly Golightly
- What Am I Doing Wrong? David Gray
- Breakable, Fisher
- You Each Time, Ani Difranco
- Charade, Henry Mancini
- Both Sides Now, Joni Mitchell
- Cry Me A River, Barbra Streisand
- Bend and Break, Keane
- Get Gone, Fiona Apple
- You’re the Reason I’m Leaving, Franz Ferdinand
- Hung Up, Madonna
- Corcovado, Astrud Gilberto
- My Man, Barbra Streisand
- How To Be Invisible, Kate Bush
- I’m Not Down, The Clash
- Straight to Hell, Gisli
- You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Barbra Streisand
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MOVE ON
- Not About Love, Ben Folds
- Missing You, Amy Grant
- Never Again, Kelly Clarkson
- Everybody Hurts, R.E.M.
- Free Again, Barbra Streisand
- Everybody’s Changing, Keane
- Your Next Bold Move, Ani Difranco
- Get Him Back, Fiona Apple
- Don’t Miss You At All, Norah Jones
- Move On, Barbra Streisand
- Takes A Little Time, Amy Grant
- On The Bound, Fiona Apple
- Tears Dry On Their Own, Amy Winehouse
- Nicotine, Ani Difranco
- Gotta Move, Barbra Streisand
- Red, Red, Red, Fiona Apple
- Lie to Me, Devics
- Narcissus, Alanis Morissette
- Move by Yourself, Donavon Frankenreiter
- Queen Bee, Barbra Streisand
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I Blog About It!
Sure, maybe it’s personal and no one really gives a rats to read my whining over someone completely unworthy and they don’t even know. I’m sure bringing it up over and over gets to be a boring topic for the readers, BUT, it’s a release for me. Writing down my emotions, confusion, ANGER, and all of those emotions that come along with heartbreak helps me move on.
I Bake Cakes
…then I eat them. Cake is sweet and delicious and would never, ever break your heart. Sure it’s the not healthiest option and whoever broke your heart surely doesn’t deserve the satisfaction of making you fat. But hey, one or two pieces isn’t going to kill you.
Brandy's Piano Bar
235 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028
Sing your troubles away at Brandy’s Piano Bar. It can get crowded so get there early and snag one of the tables.
Sing your troubles away at Brandy’s Piano Bar. It can get crowded so get there early and snag one of the tables.
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Josie's West
300 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10023
Non-dairy chocolate chip pancakes for brunch will make you feel better and not add too much to your waistline. You have to look hot to make him jealous! They have great organic dishes for dinner and the best sangria you will ever drink. Get the mango and get a pitcher…or two.
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Walk it off
I love walking. Especially in my beautiful city. City Walks makes decks of “50 adventures on foot”. 50 portable cards with a map on one side telling you where the nearest landmarks are and information about the neighborhood on the back. Pick one, head out and learn something new about your city.
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Beauty Bar
231 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003
Girls night! Grab you best girl friends get dressed up and go to Beauty Bar! They have a dance room in the back of this old 50’s salon turned bar. The DJ’s always play great music and you can dance until your toes are numb. No cover!
If you need a break from dancing they have a manicurist on duty nightly from 6-11 during the week and 7-11 on Saturday and Sundays. Ten bucks for a manicure and which ever cocktail you would like!
Girls night! Grab you best girl friends get dressed up and go to Beauty Bar! They have a dance room in the back of this old 50’s salon turned bar. The DJ’s always play great music and you can dance until your toes are numb. No cover!
If you need a break from dancing they have a manicurist on duty nightly from 6-11 during the week and 7-11 on Saturday and Sundays. Ten bucks for a manicure and which ever cocktail you would like!
added by HelenaHandbasket 09/06/2008
Do something for someone else
Forget about yourself for a while and do something for someone in need. Volunteer Solutions has listings of volunteer opportunities in your area. Search by your zip code and the you can narrow it down with key words, skills, etc. You can also get more information about the group you would like to work with before you commit.
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Oops, I did it again...
I take advantage of that dude that I know has the hots for me… it’s wrong, but it makes me feel better… for like 3 hours… hmmm
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With you on the tattoo thing. They are an excellent way to mark the trials and tribulations, as well as victories, of life.
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getting a tattoo is a way better way of getting over a guy than flirting with some random douche in a bar. not that i speak from experience or anything.
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Great guide Chelsea! Great timing too.
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