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 alansmitheebk on Friday October 16, 2015 @03:51PM (#10401620)

I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I have since I was 15 years old. I believe in runs in my family. I've only sought professional treatment for this in the past several years. I see a psychiatrist and I take some medications. It has been difficult. It still is difficult, but I'm doing pretty well.

I recommend that you seek out a psychiatrist. A lot of people don't understand that chronic depression and anxiety are real ailments. They will tell you things like "you're fine, it's just in your head!" Don't listen to these people. They mean well but they are ignorant. Get the help you need.

Feel free to message me.

Good luck to you!

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Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? by adultSwim on Friday October 16, 2015 @04:02PM (#10401672)

I also suggest seeing a therapist. Can be a helpful complement to a psychiatrist.

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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 @11:52AM (#10408533)

Thanks @alansmitheebk. Your words give me courage to fight back.

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