Hang in there!
HF20 definitely hit small accounts hard. Yes, commenting is the best way to build your accounts.
it looks like at your SP, using comments and posts, will take 1 post every few days, and 5-10 comments a day!
Keep checking Steemd.com for RC and use only about 20% per day. Might mean some days will need to be quieter than others.
No need to reply, we chatted in PYPT today!