Prescription for Heartbreak

Anyone who's experienced heartbreak knows how tough it can be. (I once likened it to having your heart ripped out while still breathing). ;) But I question whether
specifically treating heartbreak-related depression
is the right approach.

Despite being wealthy, famous
and seemingly well-connected, Alexa Ray Joel reached a place so dark
she nearly arrived at a point of no return. She wants other women to
know there is always proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But
is putting heartbreak-related depression into a separate category
helpful? If we isolated depression by form (family-related,
work-related, etc.), we would never have enough therapists to treat us!

Further, heartbreak can inspire useful introspection
and lasting growth. If we learn the tools to better withstand life's
disappointments we can combat these challenges. In fact, we may be able
to avoid some altogether. What are the tools? Life lessons defined by a
single word: positivity.

After, all: