Are YOU heartbroken? Scientists reveal why distracting yourself is the best way to get over an ex

• Thinking about positive things that do not involve their ex makes people happier
• Remembering all of their ex's bad qualities makes people less fond of them
• Researchers adds, however, people's emotions do not work like an 'on/off switch'
• She adds people have to actively regulate their thoughts over time to move on
• Previous research suggests heartbreak can cause depression and  insomni
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  Distracting yourself is the best way to get over heartbreak, new research suggests.
  Thinking about positive things that do not involve their ex makes people happier, however, it does not make them love their former flame any less, a study found.
  Remembering all of their ex's bad qualities makes people less fond of their past partners, however, it also makes them feel worse, the research adds.
  Lead author Professor Sandra Langeslag, from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, said: 'Distraction is a form of avoidance, which has been shown to reduce the recovery from a breakup.'
  She adds, however, emotions do not work like an 'on/off switch', with people having to actively regulate their thoughts over time to help them move on. 
  Previous research suggests heartbreak can cause depression, insomnia and reduced immune function.