Ahh its not all doom and gloom. You need to do what ive done sweetie, get rid of your TV. I havent had a telly for 6months so i dont have to watch the news or depressing daytime tv or any other sad stuff. I just go on line and watch the funny bits and read a paper from time to time to make sure im kept in the loop.
I do find that us brits are able to make light of most situations though.... sometimes not always in good taste. Not sure it went down so well at my nans funeral when i asked if i would have to go to confession when everyone else was. My aunt said i didnt, it was up to me and my response was 'thank god cos the funerals tomorrow and i wouldnt be finished on time'... im not always tactfull!!!