Going back in to education probably saved my life. It helped me with decompressing from that damn cult, helped me meet people. The lifestyle means you're more likely (in my experience) to make meaningful contacts than with work-place friendships.
It gets you out of yourself.
Likewise, voluntary work can really get you out of yourself and give you a sense of persepctive.
However, don't give up on any professional help you might be receiving - if you aren't you should be. We're not experts, we 'just' care about you.
Love
Gyles