I’ve become worse at programming

Re:I’ve become worse at programming by jancsika on Tuesday May 23, 2017 @10:59AM (#14401763)

Is the author is suffering from depression?

Don't get me wrong-- most of his sections would sound familiar to any maintainer having to deal with growing technical debt. But the section headings "Communication" and "Resigned" are certainly red flags. And I've furrowed by brow four times now trying to grasp the connection between the author's astute observations about code maintenance and assertion, "I've become worse, not better, at programming."

Anyone know the author? If so it's worth sending a message to check in.

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Re:I’ve become worse at programming by FascinatedBox on Tuesday May 23, 2017 @05:42PM (#14405625)

Yeah, it's depression.

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Re:I’ve become worse at programming by jancsika on Tuesday May 23, 2017 @09:00PM (#14406819)

There are people in the mental health profession who can help you with that.

I don't really want to pry any further than that, nor encourage others on this list to attempt to problem-solve your situation.

I do want to say it's disappointing to see no other comments picking up on this.

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Re:I’ve become worse at programming by FascinatedBox on Wednesday May 24, 2017 @09:40AM (#14409899)

It's a mixture of problems, this just being one. That's as much as I'm comfortable talking about here.

Your thoughts are much appreciated.

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Re:I’ve become worse at programming by mpfundstein on Wednesday May 24, 2017 @06:45AM (#14408987)

self diagnosis or by a professional?

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