I can't get over my ex after 5 years. What should I do?

Take a certain amount of time to grieve, as it is normal, but after that allotted time, start to do things for your wellbeing, such as an activity or a hobby you enjoy, hanging out with friends or family, or even just getting up and stretching!

Sometimes we find it difficult to "get over" people's sudden absence from our lives and that's usually due to their large previous impact on those very lives, they played a big role in our day to day activities and once they're gone -to whatever reason- we find that there is a large hole in our daily routine, it's usually best to occupy yourself with things you find interesting -you'd be surprised once you actually start looking- which will help fill the void you might be feeling.

Unfortunately letting time pass until you forget about them is the main thing to do. Life goes on and your concentration eventually shifts because you meet new people etc. Therapy can help in some instances too

Speaking to a counselor or therapist about this can give you in depth and personalized help with this. Depending on the history of your relationship, there are different ways to cope with the breakup you had with your ex 5 years ago.

When you're hung up on something for that long you must seek some professional help. Maybe there are some deeper issues you've got to deal with.

You could try contacting them? May be the two of you just needed some space. Who knows? Maybe they aren't over you either.

Try and move yourself away from him. Delete his number from your phone, find new friends and keep living life. If you move away, you will find it a lot easier to get over him

There is no set time for when you should be able to 'get over' somebody. If you feel that it is taking things away from your life, you should either talk to friends and family, or seek professional help.

Think about the reasons why you guys didn't work out. What turned you off about that person? Was there a future there or is this just an idealization in your head about the relationship. Good luck.

Find someone else, maybe that will help because maybe by falling in love with someone else, you’ll stop caring about your ex