WATCH: Daniela Legarda Shares Her Tips on How to Go Through a Breakup

Daniela Legarda is a social media influencer and content creator who recently went through a breakup. She was interviewed by Yanina Oyarzo, a Venezuelan TV host, lifestyle creator, and model, for LATV Latina Exclusive to discuss how she coped with her breakup and took care of her mental health post-breakup. 

Interview with Daniela Legarda

Yanina: When it comes to everything that you are doing it can be hard to not always get the best reception. And even if it’s not the audience members, it’s your inner critic. Right now you are in a transitional phase. Not only are you doing hermanas at the table, but you are going through a break up. Do you have mental health rituals to follow in times like this?

Daniela: Absolutely. When me and my ex broke up, I was going through it. I couldn’t even get myself to film because I was crying so much and I was so sad. And I also felt really lost because I spent all these years with this person and now I’m like “Who am I?” So I took about two weeks off social media and I was like “Let me find stuff that I’m going to do for myself and find my identity without this person.”

I wanted to start something new so I started pole-dancing classes. It was so liberating and it’s been making me feel so good. It’s getting my feminine energy out, after operating a masculine energy for so long. Being your own boss, making your own money, I’m a very natural leader. I have also been working out, I do not skip days, because I need it to release myself. I also started taking breath work classes which have been so helpful with anxiety. So just doing stuff for myself, finding new hobbies to do by myself.

Yanina: It’s so important to find yourself after a break up because sometimes you get so consumed into who you are with this person, as a partner, do what they like to do, that you forget to put yourself first. You add the fact that we are women, we are Latinas, so we are very giving and nurturing. It’s a self discovery phase that makes you discover if you like or dislike things. You are in your soft-girl era, so what is something that you learned from that relationship?

Daniela: So much. It was a great relationship. I learned how to love and be loved, because I have never been in love before. It was really beautiful. I realized I love love. Now I want to be more selfish, focus more on myself, I wanna travel, party more, I wanna dance, hang out with my girls more. When I moved to LA I got into my relationship right away, so I never had a single girl era in LA and never met that many girl friends. And now I realized I need girl friends, so I’m really putting myself out there, making plans and having a life outside of my ex.

How to Get Over a Breakup While Taking Care of Your Mental Health

Breakups can be incredibly difficult to deal with, and it’s normal to feel a range of emotions after a relationship ends. It’s important to take care of your mental health during this time to help you heal and move forward. Here are some tips on how to get over a breakup and take care of your mental health post-breakup:

1. Take Care of Yourself

One of the most important things you can do after a breakup is to take care of yourself. This includes eating a balanced diet, drinking plenty of water, and getting enough sleep each day. Avoid activities that remind you of your ex-partner, and focus on doing things that make you feel good about yourself.

2. Talk About Your Feelings

It’s important to talk about your feelings after a breakup, whether it’s with a therapist, a friend, or a family member. Bottling up your emotions can make it harder to move on and can lead to depression. Talking to someone you trust can help you process your feelings and gain a new perspective on the situation.

3. Journaling

Journaling can be a great way to deal with negative or depressive thoughts. Writing down your feelings can help you identify what the breakup meant to you and why it’s so upsetting, so you can grow from it and learn from it.

4. Exercise

Physical activity can help lessen symptoms of depression in some people. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and boost your mood.

5. Take Things One Day at a Time

It’s important to take things one day at a time after a breakup. Don’t try to rush the healing process, and don’t put too much pressure on yourself to feel better right away. Healing takes time, and it’s important to be patient with yourself.

6. Seek Professional Help

If you’re struggling to cope with your emotions after a breakup, it’s important to seek professional help. A therapist can help you identify and address any underlying mental health issues that might be causing the depression. They can also provide recommendations for treatments such as counseling sessions, medications, lifestyle changes, or other interventions that may help you cope with the emotional distress of the breakup.

About LATV Latina Exclusive

LATV Latina Exclusive is an intimate 1-1 conversation between Latinas who take a deep dive into the adversity that has helped shape who they are today. Through vulnerable and honest conversations, we’ll provide a platform to speak on the beauty of making mistakes, and what success means to each of us. Let’s celebrate the journey, along with the ups and downs of life.

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