My step-mom told me that she came out of a major depression in her 20s by ignoring herself and focusing on what she could do for others to ease their pains (vol

My step-mom told me that she came out of a major depression in her 20s by ignoring herself and focusing on what she could do for others to ease their pains (volunteering, etc.). It seems solid advice since part of the problem with depression in general and your description seems to be the inward focus on yourself... Also, I'll add we like different things: "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women!”