I broke up with my boyfriend of 5 years during an episode 6 months ago. It was the first time it had ever happened and I was confident in my decision then. But 2 months into the breakup and I realized what a mistake I had made. I love this man more than I will ever be able to love anybody else. 

I’ve been in another relationship since then, and I do love my new boyfriend. But it’s not the same. Nothing is the same. 

My ex fell in love with somebody else shortly after we broke up and seems happier now than ever. 

I need to move on and I don’t know how. Every single day is engulfed by the decision I made and I can’t get him out of my head. We don’t have contact any more and while I thought that would help, it seems to have made the thoughts even more intrusive. What else can I do? I’m desperate and I don’t know how much longer I can handle this pain. 