Re:Ask HN: Are you depressed?
by bywaterstreet on Sunday November 15, 2020 @05:06AM
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I used to do a commute of around 1.5 hours each way, every day, for years. This was justified by my (at the time) reasonable salary, and all the self-reflection and podcast listening I could do. This was foolish in hindsight (speaking personally of course, I have no doubt that some people enjoy their commute). I didn't appreciate this was 3 hours, every day, of the prime years of my life. I will never get that time back. And what's more is that I didn't factor this into my salary justification. I saw salary as compensation for my hours _in_ work: this is wrong. It's also your time getting there. That's the comparison you should make, which may make that local job more appealing.
I used to have a job like this. I dreaded waking up each day.
I would consider losing this job a blessing in disguise. I know that doesn't help right now but remember that things can always get better.
Some things that would make an immediate impact:
- spend more time outside (go for walks)
- exercise
- socialise (it's hard right now, but speaking to a person IRL is a vital part to what makes us human)
- write things down
- tidy up your room/house
- get into a routine incorporating all of the above
If you need to chat, you can email me.