Tips For Maintaining N.c

[jerk chicken]

Anyone got any tips for when its hard to maintain N.C with ur recent ex?

[LostInMyThoughts]

Get out and get active.

 

The more you engage your mind on something else, the less likely it will dwell on your ex.

 

The more you think about your ex the more you'll wanna break NC.

 

At least that's how it was for me.

 

Exercise, take up new hobbies, try to make new friends, get in touch with old friends.

 

I did a lot of volunteering. It got my mind off my ex, and I got to meet a whole bunch of cool new people.

 

Avoid TV and movies, as they might contain subjects that could be touchy.

[shelly7]

I would also recommend avoiding the radio. I actually got into talk radio for a while because I felt like every song reminded me of my ex.

 

Dealing with NC is like breaking an addiction. Call a friend when the urge comes up, go for a run, throw yourself into work, etc... I found physical activities helped me more than anything else.

 

I read somewhere that it takes 22 days to break a habit.

 

Good luck!!

[mattyk]

For me, getting clear on why you're doing it and how it will help you, and then reminding myself of this every morning, did the trick.

[scsavino]

I just remind myself what a creep he was to me at the end.

 

Seems to work.

[krnswte143]

im having hard time not contacting my ex...but by reading yall advices...i'll try to get ideas...its very hard...

[Sarah1965]

and if your addiction is still alive and well after 22 days?

[jerk chicken]

my ex left me a voicemail 2day n its really hard not to call back to cuss him out but i have 2 be strong because its not worth to give in.