>>17534250abusing caffeine is good, and a religious devotion to healthy habits (water, sleep, diet). todo lists and general organization/planning: reducing the problem as much as possible from being vague and threatening (discouraging) into small, concrete tasks that I can just do like a robot.
besides that, exercise has always been my number one cope. I used to run and lift for 3-4 hours a day, and despite that huge daily time commitment, it was the most productive time of my life. my mental hygiene is terrible if I don't get regular exercise. it's like a neurotic dog needing walks.
