Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom?

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? by helpingout on Friday October 16, 2015 @01:31PM (#10400791)

These are classic symptoms of clinical / major depression. You have not found the right medications that help you yet. Keep seeing a psychiatrist who can help you find the right medication. Each time you switch it can take 10-12 weeks to know if that medication works for you. Please don't give up on the search for medication with a psychiatrist you trust.

If you find your cognitive abilities are lower than they used to be, don't worry. Those will come back too; but are the last thing to return after getting better.

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Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? by desp_programmer on Sunday October 18, 2015 @07:38AM (#10407943)

Yep, my problem solving skills have taken a hit in the past few months. The progress is slow. I haven't been able to put enough hard work, it just seems pointless. I hope it gets better. Thanks

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