Psychology Fun Fact: Heartbreak is far more insidious that we realize. Studies have shown that heartbreak activates the same mechanisms in our brain that would be activated in an addict going through withdrawal. Our minds will idealize a person in order to feed our addiction. https://twitter.com/cjymarie/status/1243101070798143488

This psychologist once said that heartbreak is not a journey, it’s a fight. Every time you think of their smile, search up their social media, or replay the greatest hits in your relationship - it’s equivalent to an addict giving in to their vice for temporary comfort.

Heartbreak shares all the hallmarks of traditional loss/grief: intrusive thoughts being a major one. It’s a psychological injury. To combat this, you must follow one simple rule: do not trust what your mind tells you - he/she wasn’t perfect, and it’s not the last time you’ll love

Here to let ppl quoting & complaining know, this is an excerpt from a literal psychologist Guy Wich who has a book called “How To Fix a Broken Heart,” out. Over here attacking like I made shit up like a square ass tumblr post. Now look, you loud and wrong. Go read a book. Bye.