[drewmol]

I don't think that was costcopizza's intention. As someone who has struggled with severe depression for a long time, I can attest to his suggestion being helpful. It can be incredibly difficult to do, but obligating myself to various volunteer opportunities (usually by making the commitment during rather well feeling day/moment/episode) has helped immensely. For me it helps to take my mind off my own problems, and even if only temporary, it's usually helpful.

[depressionsucks]

My critique wasn't on the volunteering aspect, I agree that's helpful, it was on calling depressed people narcissistic.

[drewmol]

After seeing the reactions to his comment, I felt it would be helpful to emphasize both: the possible benifits of his suggestion, and that I don't think he intended to be critical of depressed people or kick them while they're down. By calling depression "a narcissistic condition", many people seemed to be viewing it that way.

Thanks for the reply.