Sorry to hear that. It'll actually work out to be a blessing in disguise, but the disguise is usually pretty good the first week or two.
Wordpress is a great idea for a humble CMS. Start learning PHP if you choose Wordpress. Sitepoint have some excellent PHP books. I have several of them and have been very happy with the quality of both their ebooks and the dead tree versions.
Eat right and start exercising regularly. This will first, give you more energy and second, stave off depression.