Finals are rapidly approaching. Your Greek house's philanthropy project is right around the corner, and you're in charge of
everything. To add fuel to the fire, your best friend just dropped the ultimate bomb -- she's transferring to another school. Then, just when you think you can't handle any more pressure -- bam! Just like that, you and your significant other decide to call it quits. This has got to be your most stressful semester
ever. You have tests to study for, friends to hang out with, and charity events to plan, but you can't seem to think of anything else but holing yourself up in your dorm room and eating a gallon Ben and Jerry's. As much as you want to put your life on hold, but right now, your jam-packed calendar says otherwise. OK,
now what?
You know you need to move on from the pain, but your gut-wrenching, thought-consuming heartache is making it impossible to do so. How do you mend a broken heart without letting all the other important aspects of college life go down the drain? What about your grades? If you let your parents down, they'll freak. (After all they are spending their entire lifesavings to keep you in college!)
Mourning the end of the relationship is the first step. It may seem counterproductive (I mean, you're trying to get beyond the hurt, not live in it), but it's essential. Although initially the pain may seem like it's too much to bear, it's important to give yourself ample time to grieve. Often times when people suffer a break-up, they do anything they can to avoid thinking of their ex. To keep both their mind and body occupied, some people throw themselves into a flurry of activities or end up spending countless hours zoned out in front of the tube. And let's not forget about those who call on their good ol' friends Jack and Daniel to help them drown their sorrows.
