What kind of things help when you feel so low you can't even cope?

I like to make a plan and be really kind to myself. I write down all the things that are causing me stress or to feel low etc. and I put the list away some where. Then I try to have a me day, I slowly do things for myself, get out of bed, eat, take a shower/bath, for me tidying helps clear my mind, do some relaxation. When I feel more calm I look at my list again - I make two more lists, things that are in my control and things that are out of my control. I will try to work at the things that are in my control and tell myself that what is going to happen with the rest is going to happen if I worry/think/stress about it or not. It doesn't solve everything but it helps make some things a lot more clear and I can cope a little better.

When I feel that way, I go to a place I feel safe, and cry it out. For me, I like to go to my linen cupboard, crawl in there and sit in the pitch black. I try to remove other stimuli so I can focus on my thoughts and my body. I allow myself to break down and sob. It helps me although I know it doesn't help everyone. I let my thoughts go to the worst places and think things I know aren't true. Then when I have finally got it all out, I go somewhere else, write out all my problems methodically, and come up with better ways to think about them. I cross out the things I know aren't true. I reword things I have made worse in my head. I figure out which problems are legitimate, and try to figure out what I need to do to work on them. After Im done, I am exhausted, but clear headed and calm.

Exercise has been shown to rebalance dopamine and serotonin chemicals in the depressed brain much like anti depressants

In my experience things that helped were using my support network -- and expressing how I was feeling. The worse thing I did was trying to hide away , it just magnifies the feelings and made me feel so alone.

i look for options, talk with my therapist, try exercising, or even look for friends to vent to... there are so many options out there, search within yourself and the answers are there...

Talk about your feelings. Look for that person who you can trust and will listen to you. It helps you to extract the bad things that you are holding within you it and gives a you great relief.

Spoiling yourself may help, Doing what you love.

Pets help me get through low times. When a cat purrs and when a dog licks your face. And playing with them.

Taking small steps and goals that are achievable, using resources that are already available to you or are easy to access. Rewarding yourself constantly after accomplishing small and big task such as going for a short walk, completing a house hold chore etc. other things that can help you to cope is to do positive activities that you enjoy such as cycling, swimming, ringing a friend or relative, listening to relaxing music, reading a book, watching a movie, talking to a listener on 7cups (we are always here to listen to you!)

I find that it helps to take a moment to just relax and be in the moment. Take deep breaths and clear your mind. Ground yourself by thinking about where you are, how your surroundings smell, look, feel, feel every breath in your body and notice where the air goes. Sometimes, just taking a moment to "be" can really bring you to a better state.