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The Emotional Hangover: When You’ve Moved On But Your Enthusiasm Hasn’t Returned

You know those times when something upsets you, you work through it, and you're ready to move on—but somehow you still don't feel quite like yourself? I call it the “emotional hangover.” The hurt or frustration is gone, but your usual enthusiasm hasn't quite returned. I've been noticing this pattern in myself lately, and it's given me something interesting to think about.

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