Have the Talk
You should probably have a bit of a chat about this giant elephant of a commitment before you decide to do it. And once you do, establish how the whole operation is going to go down. Is the long distance permanent or temporary?
Trust that you aren't crazy:
OK, you are a little crazy, but not any more than usual. They’ll be some crying and moments of weakness where you think that this whole deal totally s*cks and you'll find yourself with ice cream, in bed, weeping.
Hang out in your hood:
Wallowing in self pity while watching Love Actually can be cathartic but it’s probably not a great everyday occurrence. The more active you are, the quicker the time goes. So let your friends be your friends and pack away those sweatpants.