My Girl to girl?
I think every woman should experience a phase of living alone as an adult.
Sitting with yourself and unraveling the layers of your being independent of a partner - it’s like an intimate journey of self discovery that will likely shape the rest of your life.
Eventually I think the best coping mechanism is a hobby. Your interests will always nurse you back to joy. Reading, writing, playing a sport - find something that brings joy, then spend enough time nurturing it. Rely on it to always help you find your way back.
unfortunately the rumors are true and going outside and getting adequate sunlight and regular exercise and staying hydrated and well fed and trying new things does make life suck a lot less