In my experience, the only effective strategy is to find something else to do. Just have fun. It's possible. Don't deny it, but occupy yourself and teach yourself how to enjoy life again. Go out, go to concerts, go to/rent movies, buy some CD's or something, find a new hobbie. My girlfriend and I of 1 1/2 years broke up a couple months ago. It sucks more than anything. But you'll never get over it unless you find something to be happy about.
And if you're depressed about it, drinking makes it worse. It pauses recovery.
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