Hi, Franny!
It's just a little thing that sometimes works for me, but I'm happy to share.....
In my most 'down' times, if I can just move my thinking from 'why me?' to a more satirical 'my, what a long, strange trip is has been' I get one tiny step removed from the issues and for me at least, less personal means a little less active pain.
I do know that reaching out to others who understand does help the process of making it day to day, so you're certainly in the right place!
(((Hugs))) to you,
Gwydion