Smriti Mandhana And Palash Muchhal's Wedding Calls Off: The Silent Battle With Anxiety After Breakup
Kazi Nasir | Dec 09, 2025, 16:58 IST
Smriti Mandhana Calls off Wedding with Palash Muchhal
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This article explores the emotional and psychological impact of breakups through the lens of Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s recently called-off wedding. It explains why breakups feel painful, how hormonal changes affect the mind and why people often experience anxiety, restlessness and overthinking. It encourages readers to focus on self-care, emotional recovery and long-term mental wellbeing.
Indian women's cricket star Smriti Mandhana was about to start a new phase of her life with music composer Palash Muchhal on November 24. But their marriage was postponed as Mandhana's father, Shriniwas Mandhana hospitalised and Palash chat went viral. Recently, Mandhana and Palash officially called off their wedding on Sunday. Both unfollowed each other on Instagram. Mandhana also deleted all engagement-related posts from social media.
The phases of breakup are as natural as the phases of attraction. But often the majority finds spice in someone's sensitive moment. Madahna commented, “Over the past few weeks, there has been plenty of speculation around my life and I feel it is important for me to speak out at the time." She requested fans and the public for privacy, calling herself a "very private person" and allowing them the "Space to process and move on."
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A breakup is a natural thing that hurts but imagine dealing with emotional pain under the eyes of millions. In this period, drastic hormonal changes take place. Releases of oxytocin reduce and as dopamine level drops suddenly, it's like quitting sugar, caffeine or even an addiction. Which creates symptoms like restlessness, anxiety, sadness or overthinking. According to the University of Michigan, breakups activate the same brain regions that generally triggered by physical pain.
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Q1. When does anxiety go away after a breakup?
Ans: Depends upon person to person. A few days, weeks, or months, or even a year
Q2. How powerful is silence after a breakup?
Ans: Often called the "no contact rule."
Q3. What are the 5 stages of a breakup?
Ans: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance
The phases of breakup are as natural as the phases of attraction. But often the majority finds spice in someone's sensitive moment. Madahna commented, “Over the past few weeks, there has been plenty of speculation around my life and I feel it is important for me to speak out at the time." She requested fans and the public for privacy, calling herself a "very private person" and allowing them the "Space to process and move on."
The Psychology Behind Breakup Pain
Suffering a Companion of Humanity
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What One Should Do Post-Breakup
Post Breakup Trauma
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- Breakup brings with it a surge of emotions - sad, angry, betrayed or numb, know that these emotions are normal, they are not weakness. One accepts emotions in this phase to reduce long term anxiety.
- Mental hygine is important at this point, so avoid gossips. Just like Mandhana muting or unfollowing your ex is healthy, not petty.
- Period of breakup bring a season of sleeplessness reducing appetite. Make sure to take regular meals, walk regularly for at least 20 minutes as science says walking reduces stress.
- Don't islolate at this period, talk with wise person around whom you felt comfortable as socialness lowers cortisol levels, the stress hormone.
FAQs
Ans: Depends upon person to person. A few days, weeks, or months, or even a year
Q2. How powerful is silence after a breakup?
Ans: Often called the "no contact rule."
Q3. What are the 5 stages of a breakup?
Ans: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance