A woman can let go of her partner while she is still in the relationship or soon after separating. In experiencing
letting go, women have identified the following:
Behaviour:
constant crying or not being able to cry
feeling impatient and wanting to "get on with things", i.e., legal process, finding employment, etc.
over/under eating
can't sleep or sleeping all the time
use alcohol/drugs
always talknig about the relationship
get into short-term "flings" (relationships)
keeping busy
Emotional:
feeling drained, numb
tired of crying
feeling angry
feeling depressed
feeling like you're going crazy; confused about whether to remain in or leave the relationship
not sure who or what to believe
rapid mood swings
Intellectual (Thoughts):
self-criticism, put-downs
forgetful, unable to concentrate
having difficulty in making decisions
fantasizing about the way you want your life to be
