It seems all I do nowadays is work, be grumpy or read. Usually if I'm too grumpy to do anything I just sleep early, but I can't physically sleep enough for my mood these days.
Your methods will probably not work for me, but I think this might get my head working on ideas.
Besides that, I bet others will find some use for your ideas too.
Exercise is a natural anti-depressant. That doesn't make the depression go away, but it flattens the valleys and gives you a reasonable way to relieve stress that is both good for you and no one will shit on you for.
It's like a harder, but healthier form of doing drugs.