find whatever used to get your mind off of irritating issues (a hobby? - other then car related) and work at that. Hang out at the library....I know I know...my pop always tells me to do this and I have yet to try it

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Listen to some uplifting music. If you start crankin the hard core death metal or gangster rap, your just gonna get more pissed off.
Drinking only intensifies the mood your in. If your pissed/depressed, you'll get more pissed/depressed.
Buy something for yourself.
Find some recipes and start cooking :dunno:
Main thing, keep yourself occupied.