Everyone knows that breaking up is never easy. It’s especially hard when you still care about the person. Sometimes relationships just play themselves out. Maybe you just weren’t making each other happy anymore, or you just didn’t feel the same spark you felt in the beginning. No matter the reason, it can difficult to deal with the feelings that come with the end of a relationship.

It’s okay to mourn your lost relationship for a day or two, but then you have to try to move on. Staying locked up in your room by yourself probably isn’t the best way to do that. Try spending time with friends and family, as cheesy as that sounds. You might be used to spending time with your significant other, so replacing that with time with loved ones could help you feel less lonely. Or you could try filling that time doing things that you enjoy. Catch up on that book you’ve been meaning to read or work on that project you started, but never finished.

Put away any things that may remind you of your ex. Stuffed animals, pictures, jewelry, put it all somewhere you won't see it every day. Things like this could be major triggers and you don’t need to be reminded of your relationship constantly. You don’t have to throw it all away (unless you think that would help you move on faster) but just hide those things from yourself until you’ve given yourself time to heal.

Remember to take care of yourself. If you have to put up reminders to eat and shower every day, then do that. Sometimes, intense feelings can cause us forget about our basic needs. But starving and ignoring personal hygiene will only make you feel worse. If you feel as if you are slipping in these categories, consider staying with a friend or family member until you start to feel better.

Most importantly: know that what you are feeling is perfectly normal. It is okay to feel sad, angry, or scared about the loss of your relationship. You might be scared of being alone forever, or that maybe you made the wrong choice, but try to remember that it is okay to feel this way. Try to let out your feelings in a positive way. You might want to try exercising or taking up a new hobby. It’s also important to talk about how you’re feeling. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to a loved one about your breakup, you might want to think about seeing a therapist.

All in all, the end of a relationship doesn’t have to be the end of the world. This is just a chapter in your life that is coming to an end. All you have to do is keep turning the pages.