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Moving on after a breakup is tough. The journey to feeling OK is never linear, and sometimes, even when you feel like you’ve made it to the other side, you can be randomly triggered. This is why detoxing from an ex is key to the healing process. Your heart may have a long road ahead of it, but a great way to clear the path is to emotionally cleanse yourself from your ex and the breakup. We know it’s easier said than done, but to get you started and make your journey a little easier, here are a few ways to purge your mind and soul of your ex.

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1. Write Down Your Thoughts And Journal

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We all have that one friend who swears by journaling, and when you’re going through an especially tough time, like a breakup, it can be extremely beneficial. It gives you space to organize your thoughts, and it can help you work through painful or uncomfortable thoughts and make sense of them. This, in turn, can help you reduce your anxiety and give you more clarity.

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