Post BU happy bounce...anyone else get this?

[Midwest Wtiter]

After 6 break ups this year with the same guy of 18 months, this one looks final. I was fairly distraught first two weeks, now realize I was afraid of being alone. Last week was crushing. Texted a few times (I know, I know) but after he kind of indicated he was "off the market" (after 10 days since we last hooked up?) I cried on my couch all day then blocked him from my phone, FB and email. That really helped.

 

Have had no contact since last Thursday. I've been dating since we broke up about a month ago. Have met some fascinating people even if most aren't "keepers." Have reconnected with friends and suddenly feel "free" to do whateverthehell I want.

 

Here's my question: Since blocking him, I've had a huge happy bounce. This happened to me once before in 2011 after another breakup. I mean I'm in a good F**king mood. I have a date tomorrow, a party on Thursday with a "companion" and I feel like I don't give a crap about him at all. So the question is... has anyone else felt this good so soon after?

 

This after the "I'd do anything to get back with him" stage 3 weeks ago. I really don't feel like it's going to crash again. This is different.

 

I understand this may be the brain refilling with the happy chemicals it's been missing the past four weeks but wow, for those out there wondering how to make it a little better, BLOCK EVERYTHING, make a list of why he/she was a jerk (I should admit now I was never "in love" with the guy.) But he was a great companion, great fun and easy to get along with. But the "he's a loser" list? Yeah, it's pretty long.

 

It's only been a month but I'm hoping I'm ready to move on. Also...it helps to accept that getting back together is not going to happen. I can imagine him trying to call and realizing he's been blocked.