I once asked a friend, “How do you cope with a heartbreak?”
He replied, “Some cope with anger, others with anguish. It’s usually anguish if you were deeply in love. Distractions are the best way to cope since you can’t face it head-on.”
I couldn’t agree more about the distractions—though it’s important to limit yourself. He added wisely, “Through distraction, you get new addictions.”
Artist: Rosie Darling
Song: Coping
Year: 2021
Rosie sings, “Smoking cheap pre-rolls and listening to LANY.”
Now, I can’t relate to the smoking part (since I don’t smoke), but listening to LANY? That I fully support.
Smokin’ cheap pre—rolls and listenin’ to LANY
Hoping you don’t hate me
I know it’s lame but this is how I’m coping without
Inside jokes and places that you’d take me
Bet you probably blame me
I know it’s lame but this is how I’m coping without you
For me, music is my number one comfort. Food comes a close second. It takes time to heal, but these two help a lot. Maybe that’s why we often turn to distractions—because without them, the memories keep flooding back.
In Coping, Rosie gives us a glimpse of her life before the breakup and how she managed to move forward. It’s relatable, raw, and honest.
I miss waitin’ for you in the lobby of your old apartment
Drawin’ shapes with you into the carpet
Back before the end had even started
If you’re dealing with heartbreak, try healthy distractions—the kind that soothe rather than harm you.
– Listen to music
– Meditate
– Make art
– Read books
– Watch movies (comedies work wonders)
Anything that keeps you occupied and lifts your spirit without hurting your body or mind.
So, have you ever had a heartbreak?
How did you cope?
~NzingoD🙂
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