When you are in a rut, what comes out of your mouth is a pretty good indication of your state of affairs.
If you are at the stage where you find yourself saying things like "I want to die" or "I don't want to live.", then this is a red flag for you to take action. At this point you are suffering from depression and, in my notional estimate, around 5% into suicidal territory.
Take a break from what you are doing save for the things that are urgent and important which must be done soonest possible or there will be dire consequences.
Once these crucial matters are settled, then make sure you go and get some rest and recreation. For example, take a catnap after lunch, treat yourself to a nice meal, leave the office soon after official hours, go for a run / swim, hit the gym, etc.
Do something that you enjoy apart from work and let your body recharge and regain holistic perspective of life and the situation that you are in. You will know that you are at the very least on even keel again when your self-talk or the messages that your heart tells your brain is no longer negatively toxic.
Remember, when Winter (sorrow) comes, Spring (zest) will not be far away. Pay attention to what is coming out of your heart onto your lips and know that you can take charge and steady the boat of your life to live and fight the battle of another day, the next and next, next, next. Soldier on. Don't give up.
"Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work." -- Ralph Marston
"The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward." -- Amelia Earhart
"You don't have to work for Google, or any of the other firms encouraging staff to pursue personal projects on company time, to use slowness to unlock your creativity. Anyone can do it. Start by clearing space in your schedule for rest, daydreaming and serendipity. Take breaks away from your desk, especially when you get stuck on a problem." -- Carl Honore
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