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I know what you mean. My life hit an odd rough patch, and even though I'm a really positive person my world has taken a kind of complacent break... It can be hard to cope but I've found a few really relieving things.
The tough one was writing. When it gets bad... write. Write out your feelings and try to process why you feel that way. That gets a little of it out, even if its hard to face at the moment. After you write step outside and take a breath of fresh air. Look around... The sun will shine tomorrow and the wind will blow. Nothings quitting on you and there is a lot of loveliness in the earth anywhere you look.
Find a focal point. Once you breath some of the bad out, find a positive. Something that makes you feel fulfilled. If it's your snakes, than fixate a little. Write down breeding plans or names until you're satisfied. Take pride in what you can have with a little work, and don't lose sight of it.
Step out of your comfort zone. Do something that will take a boost of confidence. For me, working with a particularly challenging animal and making headway is always gratifying... whether its taming down a nippy rainbow boa or making some progress with a particularly ornery horse. When you're feeling complacent and empty, feeling nervous can actually be really helpful... and facing those nerves to do something productive is REALLY gratifying.
Tire yourself out. I find that depression is almost a 'tired simulator'. Though you're not doing things that would normally take a lot out of you, you're exhausted. Try and step above this by actually tiring yourself, mentally and physically. Both physical exercise and trying new things and experiences work out your mind and body. This also helps you sleep at night, which did wonders for me. Insomnia and depression feed each other profoundly... and mercilessly. It's a vicious cycle. Regular workouts will put you to sleep at night and that helps more than I can explain. (Sleeping at NIGHT is very important too. When you exhaust your ability to stay awake and crash during the day, you're feeding a lot of problems within yourself, I've found.)
Plan a few days out of your week. Include these 'new things' or work outs. You don't have to write down every day minute for minute, but plan a few. It gives you a sense of control and solidity, in my opinion!
Eat more veggies and drink more water. Pretty simple, really. Crappy food makes you feel, well, crappy. Vitamin rich meals satisfy your body and mind. They also re-hydrate you. Most depression is caused by deficiency, and drinking more water/eating natural vitamins and antioxidants works wonders.
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