How do you get yourself out of a pit of despair?

I try to think about the positives in life. I think about my family, and the good things they've provided me.

Do something you enjoy. Make sure your needs are being met. Have you eaten in the last day? Slept? Drank water? These all have negative effects on your mood. So take care of your needs, talk to someone, and do what you enjoy.

Start doing and talking more about what you like and love. Try to deter from anything outside of positivity. Know that negativiely will come, and it will also go, try to acknowledge your negative thoughts and then leave them where they are.

I made a happiness playlist on a up day for me to play whenever I am feeling down. It is full of songs that are either super upbeat, fun lyrics, or are connected to happy memories. I also identified some activities that typically help me feel better. It can be hard to make yourself do things when you are down but having things pre picked can help reduce the energy needed to do it. Lastly, I try to do a little everyday and a little more on good days to help alleviate some stress on not so good days.