[ecommando]

I hear ya.

#1 Do something else - It's time to take a break. Do something completely different, unrelated to programming.

If you're like me, and it sounds like you might be, that's what it takes to make the mind miss what it knows best, and you'll soon find yourself coming up with ideas around what your doing, and chomping at the bit to dive into the technical aspects of them.

#2 Take it slow - small projects, small victories. Set your goals very low and achieve each one as a stepping stone.

If you have the ability, funds, and time, do some traveling. If not, do a lot of reading... fiction, and NO HN. Seeing other people do stuff (most of which is inane and inconsequential) only makes one feel impatient. Disconnect completely for a week or two and let your body and mind rest.

Cheers!