5. Stop forcing yourself to forget about him.
“I think recovery begins with recognizing and admitting that I’m in a terrible state of mind. Like night always turns into morning, once I’m through with the whole range of emotions, I’ll be able to regain myself,” a philosophical woman in her late 20s tells us. Don’t hold back. Be true to yourself and cry all you want. When you’re done crying, it’ll be much easier for you to get over him. Instead of cooping up your emotions inside, acknowledge what you’re going through, and you’ll be able to process the breakup much faster.