Are you in the throes of a failing relationship? Or worse yet in the grips of a loving partnership the just ended? Do you feel shame, sadness, confusion, distress, loneliness and a host of other intense emotions? Prior to the break-up, both the participants experienced a large dose of dopamine and oxytocin, the pleasure and feel good hormones while in love. And a bad break up can make you feel withdrawal symptoms of the "cuddle hormones".You are tempted to get another hit of the gleeful neurotransmitter in your brain.You want to repeat that addictive behavior like calling your ex or stalking their social media accounts. You have a mix of good and bad memories. It is playing an endless loop in your mind. A relapse is inevitable. There are days you feel good. And there are days you feel bad.You just can't stop ruminating the loss of a romantic relationship and the demise of your aspirations and drea...
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