The 12 Step “Relationship” Detox Program
(A girl’s guide to help regroup, rethink, and rediscover herself after a bad break-up)
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Women have the tendency to lose themselves when they begin a new relationship. When you're in the relationship, you may find yourself making personal changes to accommodate what he likes. You ignore your interests and focus on the things that make him happy. Now it's time to remind yourself of all of the things that makes YOU happy. It's important for you to take this time to rediscover the person you left behind within yourself. The first thing I would suggest for you to do is to go to your favorite room in your home, light some candles, and play one of your favorite CDs. I don't know about you, but a glass of wine also helps me to relax. So, now that you have set the tone for yourself, think back to the personal accolades you used to give yourself for no reason. Try to remember the things that made you smile, and make it a mission to retain those personal feelings. The word that you need to focus on the most during this step is "YOU". If you can't make yourself happy, then no one will be able to. It is also important that you know that the phrase "rediscover yourself" means that you have to learn to do things alone. This may be hard for the girl who has been in a relationship for so long that she doesn't even know what the word "alone" means anymore. You have to remind yourself that doing things alone may be difficult, but it is necessary to learn to focus on yourself. EXERCISES: ~ Treat yourself to a personal make over. (Mani/pedi, haircut, facial, new outfit.) ~ Go to the gym. (Take a yoga/pilates class). - Exercise has a positive effect on mood. ~ Go to the movies alone. (Make it a matinee if you must.) ~ Buy a couple of CDs. (One that reminds you that you don't need him, and one that reminds you how you want to feel.) ~ Read a book. (It's a great way to escape from reality.) ~ Complete a home decorating project. ~ Blast some of your favorite songs on your system, and sing along with a brush in your hand that you use as a microphone. ~ OMG- Go to a restaurant alone and have lunch? Yes, ladies, you have to do it. Bring a book with you if you must try to avoid feeling like you're being singled out. And guess what?!!!!... It's still OKAY TO CRY!!!
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Are you crying all of the time? Have you been anti-social? Have you generated obsessive thoughts to plot revenge on your ex-boyfriend? Do you look at every man like he’s the enemy? If so, then you have the symptoms of a BAD BREAK-UP. A bad relationship is like an addiction that you can’t quit. You know it’s not good for you, but you can’t seem to let it go. Once you know that you no longer have access to it, it seems like you crave it more. The more you crave it, the worse you feel. However ladies, the dark clouds do have a silver lining because once you realize that the addiction isn’t good, you become eligible to enter the DETOX PROGRAM. Once you have gone through the detox process, you will be able to begin a new relationship with a positive attitude.
Here is a 12 Step “Relationship” Detox Program that will help you take the necessary steps to find the ability to move on with your life. Each step provides the tools needed to regroup, rethink, and rediscover yourself. During the detox program you will participate in exercises, take quizzes, follow check lists, and jot down your thoughts on the journal pages. The program also includes helpful tips on future dating prospects. As you begin to progress in the program you will build self-confidence, remember the power of friendships, and realize the importance of setting personal goals. But most importantly, you will learn that life is supposed to be fun, whether you’re in a relationship or not.
So, good luck, enjoy, and remember not to take life too seriously!!!!