DOs & DON'Ts (when you're trying to get over someone)

     So we all have had liked someone at a point in our life. It might be a crush which lasted for 5-10 days or a long, painful one which just doesn't seem to go away. Probably after a break-up as well. Oh, you get the flow now, don't you? So here are some things I have figured out on the way.

• Do not give nicknames based on animals, cartoon characters, movie villains etc. Something that you might encounter on television, in print media or in real life on a regular basis. That would remind you of the person. Don't give any nickname at all.
• Do not stalk their Facebook profile. It serves many purposes:

       -Seeing pictures will make you go all emotional and stuff. BAD idea.

       -Seeing statuses will make you want to be there with them. For example, if you see that they have won something or, umm, maybe gotten a new cell phone, you'd wanna be with them or whatever. Bad idea, yet again.

       -Seeing other things, like 'recently added' people and all will make you feel jealous and all... So DON'T. BIG no.

• Do not see them on the road and run away, or try to avoid the places they frequent. Man up and go there, and avoid them on the face. Don't chicken out and run. If you're friends, say a hi. But DO NOT RUN. They might call you a freak behind your back and with their friends, or you might just end up feeling like crap later on.
• If you get a text from that person, do not get overjoyed. For all you know, it might be a forward, or something you don't really want to read. The same goes for WhatsApp as well. Don't be desperate to reply. If it is a forward, don't reply at all.
• When you're feeling low, or constantly thinking about that person, distract yourself. You can do that by calling someone who cheers you up, or cleaning some mess... Just something. Personally, I go on a rampant cleaning spree or watch television. Quite recently, I've realized dissection helps as well, but not all of you can do it.
• It is okay to miss that person sometimes, and be a little sad over it. But only sometimes and for a little while. Doing it too frequently and too long is just not done. You have to stay on the path of moving on, not regress.
• Do not go for a rebound. Nuh-uh. That is the worst thing you can do. It does not help at all, plus you end up hurting someone else's feelings when you realize after everything that your feelings for them aren't going away. BAD idea.
• This one is pretty obvious, but needs to be pointed out... STOP thinking they'll come back to you and make imaginary scenarios in your head about how you'd want your story to end. They're not coming back... The sooner you accept this, the easier it will be for you to get along with your life. Acceptance is the first step towards recovery. It applies to alcoholics and spurned lvoers alike. 

     This is all I could come up with. Seems basic, but not many people follow through. Do try to. It might just help you.
     And remember. If you have liked someone once upon a time and if things haven't worked out between you two, NOTHING is wrong with you. You are awesome. You just need someone special to see that. :)