This article was co-authored by Dr. William Gardner, PsyD. Dr. William Gardner, Psy.D. is a Stanford-trained Clinical Psychologist in San Francisco’s financial district. He provides individually tailored psychotherapy for adults using cognitive behavioral techniques, to reduce symptoms and improve overall functioning. He has over 10 years of clinical experience. This article has been viewed 146,191 times.

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To get over the death of a fictional character, let yourself cry for as long as you need to. Allow yourself to feel angry, and express your anger in a healthy way like exercising or talking about it with other fans or your family. You can also work through your emotions by writing a letter to the fictional character telling them how much they mean to you and how sad you are about their death. Additionally, celebrating the life of the fictional character by writing fan fiction, reading fanfiction, or making fan art can also help you get over their death. For more tips, like how to take care of yourself while you grieve, keep reading.