Feeling down in the dumps after a breakup is natural. But you need to know the difference between feeling down and knowing when something is terribly wrong. The fact of the matter is that you may need professional help. This may sound like a bad thing, but it can actually work in your favor. As you can imagine, professional help can help you beat your problem and hopefully get your life back on track sooner rather than later.

Here are a few tell-tale signs that you need to seek professional help:

1. You have been depressed and keeping to yourself for weeks on end.
   There is nothing wrong with feeling down, but if you are not leaving home and don’t want to see anybody you may need to seek professional assistance.
2. You are not eating as much as you should.
   This is a sign that you need professional help. Your body needs food to survive even if you are depressed. If you continue to avoid food you are going to cause more problems for yourself, both psychologically and physically.
3. Contemplating suicide is beyond serious, and is something that needs to be dealt with by a professional.
   If suicidal thoughts are creeping into your mind make an appointment with a professional without delay.

Again, it is natural to feel bad for yourself after a breakup. This is never fun, but you should realize that it is a process that you will go through. It is important that you know the difference between what is natural and when you need to seek professional help. If you feel that your situation is getting worse and that you are heading for disaster, speaking with a professional is the way to go. This way you will have somebody to talk to, as well as a qualified professional who can give advice on how to fix the problem at hand.