I agree about distraction. I've found that the more I think about my problems, usually with a very negative bent, I stay stuck and they stick with me. The times where I've had a respite and felt a tiny bit better is when my mind was on other things. But not just other things for the sake of distraction, but things I'm genuinely interested in. I've also been using adult coloring books, because that engages my mind and body, which I think is a double win.