The breakup hangover

I've noticed that dealing with a breakup is a lot like having a hangover. The more you notice how bad you feel, the worse it becomes. On the other hand, if you acknowledge it, get yourself some greasy food and -- no matter how much you may not want to -- a little of the hair of the dog that bit you (in this case, instead of a little gin, it's meeting someone new) you can bounce back more quickly.