We all know how awful it is when breakups happen. They happen to everyone, be it a newcomer to romance, or someone who has been having a stable relationship. All of a sudden, the world seems a little bit darker. Is everything going to end? Why is the world so unfair, you might ask. Depression plagues the mind, and everyday seems to be an unending realm of despair. Then again, not all is lost. And don't ever give up hope. Yes, there is hope, and the world is much nicer than you think.

I know, I have been there. When Rachel* (not her real name) broke up with me, I thought everything was over. I spent months feeling sorry for myself. Everyday was spent moping around, cursing, blaming everything.

See, she was the perfect partner. A stunning, fair brunette she was. Of course, everybody would say "Oh you'll get over it." But then it became worse and worse, until it almost affected my studies. Luckily I did not give in to despair and fought against the depression.

Looking back, I realised that to overcome post-breakup depression, one needs to have strength and be tough mentally. Not easy after a really long relationship. I'm here to help you.

These are lifesavers. I thought back and filtered down the 5 things I always do to help me avoid the dark corners of my heart.

1. Hang out with your buddies. They are there for a reason. Talk to them about how you feel. For guys, I know this sounds a little bit mushy and if you are not that kind of person, trust me, letting it out is better. Let out the tears if you need to. You will feel better. If your friends laugh at you, fret not - a true man cries. But do refrain from being a baby. Just spend time with your closest buddies and do what you always do together - goof around, share a laugh, watch sports, play video games together. Anything to distract yourself from thinking.
2. Exercise. Work out. Sweat it out. I find that long afternoon walks do wonders to the mind. Clear your mind while you exercise, be it on the treadmill, weights machine or something else. The point here is to focus on your training and keep your mind from wandering off. Oh, and the endorphins you get from those workouts will do you good. Keeps up the mood, see. Prevents sadness from overwhelming you.
3. Meditate. Guys do not meditate, do they? Wrong. If you do, it does not make you any less a man than Johnny Steel over there. Meditate can help you cope with the overwhelming feelings and emotions after a breakup. Go for a yoga class, or any kind of quiet, meditation sessions. It helps clear your head, and again, we want to steer clear of the dark parts of out hearts.
4. Connect With You Spiritual Side. If you are an atheist, that is fine. If you are not, then spend time connecting with your spiritual side. Take some time and be alone quietly. Pray often, be alone with God an hour a day does wonders. If you are not a Christian, then take the time to settle down, read a book or rest. Think about the wonders of the universe, and how insignificant your loss is compared to the greatness of life.
5. Volunteer At A Charitable Organization. This might sound a tad impossible, I know. Guys rarely have the ability or compassion to deal with hardships. Yet, I challenge you to devote yourself to a cause higher than your own. Help out at the local community service center, or be a volunteer to a any charity. Committing to these noble causes takes away the pain, because instead of focusing your energy on something negative, you are helping to make the world a better place.

Do these work? Try them for a month and see what happens. Only you yourself are in control of your own emotions.

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