Unfortunately, when it comes to a broken heart, there is no quick fix. No doctor can write you a prescription for a medicine that will make you feel "all better". Break-ups can be very taxing on our emotions to say the least. I for one have all too often found myself a little more attached to someone than I should be, and the result is usually a "bruised" heart, at best.
What we too often forget, is that life does go on. This can be even more difficult to forget if we have to see our dreaded ex on a daily basis. Remember, when you have a broken heart, it will ALWAYS seem that your ex is doing better without you than you are doing without them. Although, this is sometimes true, more often than not it isn't so.
First off, when dealing with an emotional break-up, turn the radio to something more up-beat. Listening to "our song" or sad songs in general is just going to keep you down. It may be how you feel, but there are only so many tears you can shed. The edge will wear off after some time has passed, and you want to do everything in your power to hasten the process. It is understandable to have that attachment, and the longer you were with that person, the longer it will take to heal.
You also want to keep in mind that love can be the most potent, addicting legal drug there is. You know how it feels to love and be loved, and you want to feel that way again. Because of this fact, humans have the tendency to "rebound". That is, become attached to the first individual to give you some attention after a split. Remember that the individuals who are giving you this attention may have ulterior motives. The other part of the addiction to love is the compulsion to call or text your ex endlessly, desperately trying to get them to change their mind. If you really want them to change their mind, sometimes your best bet is to just give them space and let them think things through on their own. Sometimes people use break-ups as a leverage for something that they want out of a relationship, and while you think you have convinced them to change their mind, you may be falling right into a trap. Err on the side of caution, and you may find it less than appealing to take that person back.
In my experience in relationships, I have found it best to let the lady have all of her stuff back as soon as we break-up, whether she wants it back or not. This makes it less likely that I will be smelling her perfume on the "hoodie" that she left at my house. Also, if you are like me, you save every greeting card that you get. So, at relationship's end, you should pack these mementos up and put them on the top shelf in your closet. During the first month following a break-up, it is essential to do our best to not reflect on the terminated relationship. You may feel the urge to reminisce about last Valentines Day, but you will almost always end up feeling worse afterwards.
Lastly, remember that you have friends and family to talk to. My best friend leads one of the most private lifestyles of anyone I have ever met. I very seldom saw him with his former fiance. They broke up two months prior to the wedding because she was cheating on him with someone that she met at work. When this happened, he became even more withdrawn and brought himself into a seclusion that was ever so difficult to penetrate. I was not offended by this, and continued to make offers to go to the movies or out on the town to try to take his mind off of her. Eventually he told me what had happened and thanked me for all the support I had given him. Most of our friends will be there for us and will be the first ones we turn to. The first step in "relationship damage control" may be to solidify the relationships and bonds with our friends.
Don't forget: When a relationship ends, it may feel like the end of the world, but it most certainly is not. If you have money, go out and buy something nice for yourself. It will make you feel good about yourself and help you heal a little quicker. Find someone to talk to, other people's experiences can be quite helpful to you when you are in need. Try to get out and do new and interesting things, anything to take your mind off of your ex and into something more interesting. At all costs, AVOID alcohol and drugs. Turning to alcohol may make you feel better now, but once you sober up you will find that you have not made any progress whatsoever.
As hard as it can be to make a relationship work, it can be ten times harder to make your life work after a relationship. With a little support and healing, you will find yourself back on your feet in no time at all!