Advice Better not to roll around with lovesickness

Sleep disorders and inner restlessness with activity
Lovesickness probably goes through almost everyone at least once in his life. Especially at night, when everything is quiet and the body comes to rest, many sufferers suffer particularly strong. Thoughts begin to circle and often worries and inner turmoil cause sleep disturbances. But instead of wallowing idly, those affected should stand up better and become active.

Heartache can lead to mental and physical discomfort
Regardless of whether the partner has just separated or their own feelings are not reciprocated: lovesickness is painful and can lead to both mental and physical discomfort. The heart feels heavy or torn, with frequent nausea, abdominal pain, and depressive moods. Especially at night it comes to brooding, rob you of sleep and can cause violent inner restlessness. But in this case, sufferers should not wallow idly from one side to another. Because this way, the sleep disorders are usually even worse.

Lovesickness often brings with it sleep problems. (Image: Jonas Glaubitz / fotolia.com)

Activity ensures a clear head and better sleep
Instead, it would be better to be active at night, so the Vienna couple therapist Dominik Borde in conversation with the news agency "dpa". "Better not to lie down, but to get up and do something," he advises. Which activity is pursued, is not important - rather it should be done something that afterwards ensures satisfaction. The activity could help the lovesick patient to clear his head a bit and then continue to sleep. "That can be the tax return or even clean the bathroom," says Dominik Borde.

Bach flowers as a natural home remedy in lovesickness
The Bach flower therapy also offers a good support in the treatment of lovesickness. Above all, "Starry of Bethlehem" (Doldiger's milk star), which can help to overcome a past trauma and return to a carefree life, is regarded as the "consolation flower". Likewise, with constant circling thoughts and musings, "White Chestnut" (horse chestnut), in order to focus again on other things and to find inner peace. (No)