I am dealing with a similar situation - an amicable breakup. I want to see her all the time, but refrain - she needs space to figure her stuff out. She's going through separation pains just like I am.
I, too, tried beer as medicine - and I got a little carried away with it. Most of the advice here is very good - meet new people, try new things. I would add - without the intention of finding a girlfriend.
All that energy you were giving her is still there, but you can move it around and put it to use elsewhere.
Oh yeah, one other thing - you might feel this again and again - I know I have. It's totally natural and rare enough to savor. All the good feelings we can feel will always be in danger of being tempered with the bittersweet.
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