Do nothing. After that do whatever you want to soothe yourself, but let the sadness be there. Because trying to escape it makes it worse. I use herbs like valerian, passion flower, and herbal tea like chamomile. Tell yourself over and over again, "This will pass. Hang on. "

Be like the tree in the desert with its long taproot that goes down and finds the water. You are that tree. You are soaking up the underground water. You are staying alive. Drink deep, and hold on.