Why break-ups are so hard

Have you ever known a relationship was bad for you…
told your friends you should leave…
and yet felt completely unable to walk away?

In this episode of The Dopamine Factory, we dive deep into why breakups feel so heavy, even when you know they’re the right choice. Because leaving isn’t just about losing a person, it’s about your body, your routines, and your identity all collapsing at once.

We explore:
• Why your nervous system reacts to a breakup like withdrawal.
• How breakups don’t just end relationships, they dismantle lifestyles and identities.
• The Breakup Matrix: four different types of breakup pain, and how to recognize which one you’re in.
• Why you’re often not grieving “the person,” but what they represented.
• Practical steps to heal: regulating your body, rebuilding routines, and reclaiming who you are.

As understanding all of this, is the first step toward rebuilding a calmer, more honest version of yourself.

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