I recently lost my Dog. Will I ever get over him

I recently lost my dog, someone who was my best friend and who I had grown up with. I feel like I have lost a limb, I can't concentrate and I can't stop thinking about him. Someone suggested I get another, but nothing will replace him. This is a new experience for me and any help to grieve and move on would be of great comfort.
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My advice is to not try to move on, but rather absorb your dog and all your memories into who you are. In other words, make him a part of you and take him with you. You don't have to leave him behind in your past. I know that's not real practical advice, but for me, it really helped (our cat Freddie). Hang in there!

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