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A Game of Thrones fan dressed up as Queen Daenerys awaits the start of HBO's "Game of Thrones" series finale at a viewing party at the Loft 51 nightclub on May 19, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP) (Photo credit should read JOHANNES EISELE/AFP/Getty Images)

10 Ways To Cope Now That ‘Game Of Thrones’ Is Over

By Josh Helmuth

Photo: JOHANNES EISELE / Contributor (Getty Images)

Whether you laughed, cried, or threw your chalice against the wall following the Game Of Thrones finale Sunday night, all of us are still reeling from the show’s ending. For more than eight years, GoT has brought us fantasy-filled drama that arguably out-duels Lord of the Rings. It’s been a wild ride. But, now, what do we do with our lives now that the ride is over?

Below are just a few suggestions of which we hope bring you peace and happiness following the end to a show that we love-hate.

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  • Binge-watch a new show.

    Binge-watch a new show.

    Many GoT fans are recommending Frontier on Netflix. It's kind of like The Revenant meets GoT, only with bears instead of dragons.

  • Read the books 'Game of Thrones' was based on.

    Read the books 'Game of Thrones' was based on.

    Start reading the A Song of Ice and Fire series. They're the books in which the TV show is based. There's also The Hobbit. Same thing, right?

  • Start a petition demanding they re-make season eight.

    Start a petition demanding they re-make season eight.

    Oh, wait...

  • Create your own fire-breathing dragon lamp.

    Create your own fire-breathing dragon lamp.

    Like this guy.

  • Play a dragon-based video game.

    Play a dragon-based video game.

    Like Elder Scrolls Online’s Elsweyr, which you can dragon-out within level one.

  • Start a board game night.

    Start a board game night.

    Dare we recommend Dungeons and Dragons? Yes, they still make it.

  • Work out.

    Work out.

    Your goal? Beef up so you can cosplay Jaime Lannister.

  • Explore your neighborhood.

    Explore your neighborhood.

    Get some fresh air. Maybe you'll discover a new coffee shop around the corner, a pop-up wine bar, or a real-life Lightbringer.

  • See a professional counselor.

    See a professional counselor.

    Therapy will help you process what you've lost and allow you to explore and express your emotions. Don't skip sessions. Stick with the plan.

    Related: A Therapist Is A Best Friend You Can Fire

  • Convert your parent's basement into your own King's Landing.

    Convert your parent's basement into your own King's Landing.

    Cast your own Iron Throne, and change your name to Jon Snow, and embrace winter.

Josh Helmuth
Josh Helmuth

Josh is originally from the small berg of Arthur, Ill, proudly the Amish capital of the state. It also has one hell of a pumpkin patch.

Josh has enjoyed dipping his toes into a variety of careers since graduating from the University of Alabama, the most rewarding thus far having served as a youth director in southern California for four years, and his broadcasting career which has garnered two Emmy awards and three Edward R. Murrow Awards.  

Josh enjoys loud rock music, Tom Hanks movies, dogs that like to cuddle and long runs. He is also always in search for America's greatest cheeseburger. Follow him here if you would like to be friends!

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