Ask HN: Depression and job

Re:Ask HN: Depression and job by gfs78 on Friday July 13, 2018 @05:42PM (#17526990)

> I have a good job...(which doesn't align with my values that much)...Lately I've been feeling depressed and overwhelmed and burnout from all the work that I have to do...I wake up every morning feeling anxious, I am starting to have panick attacks at work...The other day I started crying while talking to a collegue...

Why do you think your job is good?

Provided you have some job alternatives: what's is this job giving you that you wont be able to get in some other job?

What keeps you working there?

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Re:Ask HN: Depression and job by taparisbat3 on Saturday July 14, 2018 @04:43AM (#17529444)

I think job is good as what my parents would consider a good job.. :(

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Re:Ask HN: Depression and job by gfs78 on Saturday July 14, 2018 @02:04PM (#17531474)

Do you believe your parents are going to think the same if they get to know that this job is getting you ill?

Even if you quit your job or not, you will have to find a solution to your situation, because if you don´t, you are risking getting really really ill.

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Re:Ask HN: Depression and job by taparisbat3 on Monday July 16, 2018 @12:12PM (#17542430)

I talked to them about this, they were like : "well how will you earn money?"

I feel like it has never been about me, but about my achievements. This has fucked up my sense of self.

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