I wouldn’t presume to insert myself into your business; however, since you’ve asked... personally, I find praying the rosary enormously comforting. Ponder the life of Jesus; compared to Him, we’ve all got it pretty easy - and He undertook His mission voluntarily.
And, no, you don’t have to be a Catholic to pray the rosary.
How to pray the rosary - http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/prayers/rosary/how_to.htm