What to do when you start thinking about your ex?
- Do something you enjoy to help you get your mind off your ex. Work out, start a hobby, hang out with friends, or do anything else that's good for you.
- Practice meditation and mindfulness. ...
- Avoid talking to them or lurking on their Facebook. ...
- Seek help.
How do I stop obsessive thoughts over my ex?
Make a mental note of when the urge is most intense. Then anticipate in advance when you are likely to have the urge and do your best to change your activity, or to delay or resist it. And when you are obsessing and feeling the urge to engage in your compulsive behavior, write down your thoughts—exactly as they are.
Why am I still so obsessed with my ex?
Notably, dopamine triggers a craving in our brains, and with it, a desire to fulfill said craving. So when we're falling in love, we feel lovesick and obsessed. ... After you break up with an ex, your brain still needs to fulfill the craving that it felt in the beginning of your relationship when you were falling in love.
