Unbreakapp Blog
Articles, guides, and insights to help you navigate the journey of healing.
ToolsHow to Stop Obsessive Thoughts After a Breakup
Why you can’t stop thinking about your ex — and how to calm obsessive thoughts, breakup anxiety, and nervous system overload using science-backed tools.
RecoveryHow to Survive a Breakup: A Complete Guide to Healing a Broken Heart
A science-backed guide to understanding heartbreak, calming obsessive thoughts, using no-contact wisely, and healing after a breakup or loss.
RecoveryHow to Stop Feeling Like You Were “Not Enough”
Feeling “not enough” after a breakup can deeply shake self-worth. This article explains why this belief appears and how it slowly loosens as healing unfolds.
UnderstandingStill Thinking About Your Ex?
Breakup thoughts often loop because loss takes time to process. This article explains why it happens and how talking can help release the pressure.
UnderstandingWhy You Blame Yourself After a Breakup
After a breakup, many people turn the pain inward and blame themselves. This article explains why self-blame appears and how healing begins without rewriting the past.
UnderstandingIs There a “Right Way” to Grieve?
Many people worry they’re grieving the wrong way. This article explains why there is no single “right” way to grieve — and what healthy grieving actually looks like.
UnderstandingDelayed Grief: Why Pain Can Appear Months Later
Delayed grief can surface weeks or months after a loss, often catching people off guard. This article explains why it happens and how healing unfolds over time.
RecoveryGrieving the Loss of a Pet: Why It Hurts So Much
Losing a pet can be devastating, yet often misunderstood. This article explains why pet loss grief hurts so deeply and why your pain is valid.
UnderstandingThe 5 Stages of Grief Explained
The five stages of grief are often misunderstood. This article explains what they really are, why they don’t follow a straight line, and how grief actually unfolds.
RecoveryGrief After Loss: How Healing Actually Works
Grief doesn’t heal in neat stages or timelines. This article explains how healing after loss actually works — slowly, unevenly, and in deeply human ways.
UnderstandingNo Contact vs “Staying Friends”: What Actually Helps Healing
Staying friends with an ex sounds mature, but often delays healing. This article explores when no contact helps more — and when friendship might actually work.
ToolsWhat to Do When You Want to Break No Contact
The urge to text your ex can feel overwhelming. This article helps you understand that moment — and what to do instead, without shame or self-blame.
UnderstandingWhy No Contact Feels So Hard (Brain-Based Explanation)
No contact often feels unbearable — not because you’re weak, but because your brain experiences it like withdrawal. This article explains why.
Tools How Long Should No Contact Last?
How long should no contact really last after a breakup? This article explains why there’s no universal number — and how to know when no contact is actually working.
ToolsThe No Contact Rule: Does It Work and Why?
The no contact rule isn’t about manipulation or winning someone back. This article explains what it really does, why it works, and when it helps healing.
ToolsBreakup Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes, and What Helps
Breakup anxiety can feel overwhelming and confusing. This article explains why anxiety rises after a breakup, how it shows up, and what genuinely helps calm it.
Tools Rumination After a Breakup: How to Break the Thought Loop
Rumination after a breakup can keep you stuck in endless mental loops. This article explains why the mind gets trapped — and how to gently break the cycle.
UnderstandingWhy You Can’t Stop Thinking About Your Ex
If you can’t stop thinking about your ex, it doesn’t mean you’re weak or obsessed. This article explains why the mind gets stuck — and how it slowly lets go.
RecoveryIs It Normal to Feel Empty After a Breakup?
Feeling emotionally empty after a breakup can be unsettling and scary. This article explains why it happens, what it means, and how to move through it without panic.
RecoveryHow Long Does It Take to Get Over a Breakup?
A realistic look at how long it takes to heal after a breakup, why timelines differ, and what actually helps emotional recovery without rushing the process.
UnderstandingWhat Happens to Your Brain After a Breakup (Science Explained)
Explore the neurobiology of heartbreak: how love affects your brain, why breakups feel like withdrawal, and what this means for healing.
UnderstandingWhy Breakups Hurt Physically (And Why It’s Not “In Your Head”)
Explore why breakup pain often feels like a real physical injury — it’s rooted in your nervous system, stress response, and the brain’s pain circuits.