How do you deal with the painful withdrawal symptoms of leaving the relationship?

I’ve been there, I understand completely. Nobody warns you that the hardest part of being in an abusive relationship is the aftermath.

First off, remember that you are strong. You not only recognized that you were being abused, you brought yourself to leave too. That is incredible and even as an internet stranger, I’m very proud of you.

Other commenters have mentioned distracting yourself and honestly, yes. That has probably helped me more than anything. What were you interested in before the relationship? I know those kinds of relationships can kill your interests and hobbies, but finding those and going back to them can help immensely. Do you work? If not, and you’re able to, get a job. Having somewhere to be and something to do for 8 hours a day is a great way to get you moving in the right direction. You mentioned he’s isolated you, having coworkers to talk to can help alleviate the feelings of loneliness too.

Most importantly, remember time will heal you the most. It’s okay to hurt, it’s okay to cry and scream and whatever you gotta do. Over time, you will be okay.

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