Day two often surprises people. Yesterday you had momentum. Today you wake up and the first thing you think about is them, and the whole idea of not talking feels heavier than it did twelve hours ago.
That shift is common. The first day runs on adrenaline and decision. On the second day the decision is already made, so there's nothing left to do but feel what's underneath it. For many people that's when the missing really starts.
Mornings and evenings are usually the worst
If you used to text good morning or talk before sleep, those exact times will sting. Plan something small for them. A short walk before you look at your phone, a podcast while you get ready, a call with a friend at 10pm. You're filling the gap where the routine used to be, and it doesn't have to be impressive.
Watch out for "just checking"
Day two is when the excuses get creative. You want to ask about a jacket, a show you both watched, whether they got home okay after something. Most of these can wait weeks or don't need an answer at all. If something truly practical comes up, write it down and deal with it later in one short, factual message.
About sleep tonight
The second night is often harder than the first. Charge your phone away from the bed if you can. If you wake up at 3am thinking about them, write the thought down on paper and tell yourself you'll deal with it after breakfast. Most of those thoughts look smaller in daylight.
Let yourself be a bit useless
You might not get much done today. That's fine. Eat proper meals if you can, go outside for a while and lower the bar for everything else. Getting through day two without contact counts as a productive day.
When the urge spikes
Write the message you want to send somewhere they'll never see it. Say all of it, then read your reasons from yesterday. Most urges peak and fade inside ten or fifteen minutes. You only have to outlast this one.
If it helps, set a timer. Tell yourself you can decide again when it goes off. By the time it rings, the wave has usually dropped enough that you'd rather not.