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Re:Ask HN: Working from home & depression by recoiledsnake on Tuesday March 15, 2011 @09:18PM (#2330259)
This is totally normal and understandable. Even the days I work from home, I usually feel like going to the office by noon.

As other people have suggested, try going to a place where you can still work. Maybe ask people at your office to set up a webcam/mic for you(maybe a netbook in the office kitchen?, might get interesting for both them and you!), or during meetings.

If not then think about getting a job where you can go work in an office. Depression can be serious business, do not neglect it, it's not worth it.

Re:Ask HN: Working from home & depression by mthoms on Tuesday March 15, 2011 @09:45PM (#2330322)
I just want to reiterate what was said above: "Depression can be serious business, do not neglect it, it's not worth it."

Some people simply cannot work/live alone for long periods. I tried it for years myself, but was completely miserable and have since changed my life.

Having said that, little things that may (or may not) help you are: having a workspace with tons of natural light, morning exercise and having a strict and balanced schedule of work/play/sleep. Good luck.