May I offer a suggestion that might seem odd, but I've found is very effective at countering depression? Not "waving a magic wand" effective (there is no magic

May I offer a suggestion that might seem odd, but I've found is very effective at countering depression? Not "waving a magic wand" effective (there is no magic wand), but I consider it a bit of a superpower. I've heard from a lot of others that it works for them as well. Help somebody in need. It doesn't have to be (but can be) doing formal volunteer work. It can be as simple as offering kind words and an ear to someone, making a meal for a neighbor going through a hard time, or even doing some random nice thing for a stranger. When doing this, make sure that your focus is on the person you're helping, and not on you. There is a bit of truth to the adage that "we get what we give". Give others what you need yourself.