3 Ways To Cope When You Really Miss Someone

Missing someone can be an intense, uncomfortable feeling. Beyond just feeling sad, you can sometimes feel completely out of control because there isn’t a whole lot that you can do about it. But it's okay to miss people sometimes. Whether it be an ex, a loved one who has passed on, or a friend moving away, the deep longing you are feeling is not to be pushed away or judged. It is to be felt and embraced. Here are a few things to do when you miss someone a lot.

If you’re really deep in your sadness, you might want to actually create a playlist of songs that remind you of that other person. Doing this will allow you to really feel your feelings. It’s okay to bare your soul, break down, or cry. Because through that breakdown comes your breakthrough, and you will experience more peace, calm, and joy afterwards.

Create an email account for the sole purpose of writing your deepest inner thoughts. You can also do this in your journal if you prefer, but sometimes there's something that feels more natural about typing these thoughts into an email. You're also probably at your computer pretty often throughout the day. Whenever you feel those thoughts of missing that person, stop what you're doing and pivot over to the email account. Write an email about what you're thinking about or missing about that person in this specific moment, and just hit send. This practice can allow for your blocks and emotions to naturally be released and move through you.

You don't have to send the letter—but there's something particularly cathartic about doing so.

Think of this as a development in your relationship. In order for your friendships and relationships to grow, they must rise to a new level. If you are missing someone today, close your eyes, think of that person, and send them a huge ball of love and light. Wherever they are, they will feel it.