I think one effective weapon against this problem is self-knowledge. For myself, the Keirsey Tempermant Sorter really helped me to put things in perspective. In case anyone is interested, my personality type is INFP and ENFP . Believe that everyone, including yourself, can make a difference. It's important not to let Unsanity become a barrier, but it's equally important not to let self-doubt become one.
Most people are creative.
Use whatever creative talent you've got to try to make a difference. This is the Line Around the World, which allows us to connect to our fellow human beings and realize our potential to make this world a better place. This is the Line Around the World. It's an effort to get people all around this beautiful planet of ours to be nice to each other. And while we're at it, we might as well meet other great people on the World Wide Web.