This isn't something I suggest you do; this is something I did and it worked for me.

I shamed myself into it. I read other peoples stories and I felt so ashamed for feeling sorry for myself that I just went and had a shower to wash the self pity off and started supporting those others who really needed support.

I need it every now and again, but I find I am supporting others much more and that has helped me to realise I have more to offer than self absorbtion.

It is a really difficult thing to do but I know that with each person they find their own way out of it.

Please let us know how you go with this