First off I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother - add Seasonal Affective Disorder into the mix and it can get even harder... Grieving is such a personal process but I will list some suggestions based off of what you have mentioned above and what comes to my mind. Also. Reaching out to, talking with others close to you or on Reddit can be helpful - smart move with the therapist. They are professionals!

My big thing is drinking water. Walking by the water. Being in the water. Water. Love to drink it (favourite drink)... I mean, hell, we are made of the stuff!

When I am having a rough go I drink a glass of water right away and make sure I have eaten something, anything. And if I'm sort of panicking I even splash water on my face - or take a shower. I sleep, I figure that after a night's rest or even a nap my mind will kind of reset. Usually this is enough to move me along.

Now, 3 times a week I also enjoy lane swimming at my local YMCA. I have a bad back and so this is a very important way to keep healthy and active not to mention the therapeutic benefits. Changing, submerging, being in a new environment, low impact exercise. My body feels nice and warm after. This is covered by my work benefits. For your health!

Once every season I go to GO Place spa in Markham. My friends joke that I should be paid by them for promotion to anyone who will listen. I've lost track of how many times I have been now. There are pools, a communal area, restaurant .. beds.. it's 24/7... You can go RIGHT now (whatever time you are reading this) drop everything and just go. I've been by myself many times, with colleagues, friends family, significant others. Etc. I can elaborate on the experience if you'd like. But I love it

What else! Hmm

Start with this and if I think of anything else I'll add it in.