Have you thought about getting some counseling or therapy? CBT Therapists are pretty good at working on the kind of mental exhaustion and feelings you mention. There probably are some wherever you are. My S.O. felt she was a failure and therapy helped her immensely.
They do suggest a lot of things that are being mentioned here :) (like atemerev's 2nd suggestion)
They do suggest a lot of things that are being mentioned here :) (like atemerev's 2nd suggestion)