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one thing that i always remind myself when i'm down about something is that its not cancer. not to trivialize your current problem, but just to help you gain some perspective on whats going on around you and be thankful, if just a tad, that you aren't diagnosed with a terminal tumor or the like.
now, lemme say that i'm a geek. and whenever i hit a rough patch, its time for some serious gaming and/or reading a book. sure its escapism, but it gives you some time to get outside of the current situation. gaining some objectivity on whats going on will definitely help you dissect the situation and hit it from a new angle. never the less, while it seems odd, you can sometimes find a way to relate to characters in a book that will help you through a situation as well. I'm not a self help kinda guy, i generally read fantasy, but you'd be surprised.
I also agree with the volunteering angle. Getting out there and being around people who don't know anything about what you're personally going through will also give you a chance to get out of your head and focus on breathing in and out ;)
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