You can take practical steps to cope with despondency. For instance, follow a healthy program of Christian activity.
تَأَمَّلْ فِي كَلِمَةِ ٱللهِ ،‏ وَخُصُوصًا عِنْدَمَا يَسْتَحْوِذُ عَلَيْكَ ٱلتَّثَبُّطُ .‏