desp_programmer

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @12:41PM (#10408744)

Thanks @warrenb. Hopefully this helps.

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @12:26PM (#10408671)

Thanks, but the most difficult part is to convince myself that it's not my fault. It always seems my fault.

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @11:56AM (#10408553)

Not much has changed. My diet, routine etc is the same. My problem is mainly due to wonky brain chemistry, but I haven't faced such an episode in a couple of years.

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @11:54AM (#10408544)

This, exactly! I have problem sleeping early at night. Thoughts and anxiety prevent me from sleeping. I don't have insomnia, I feel very sleepy, but very afraid and restless.

Also, I get overwhelmed by any task at hand. It starts getting procrastinated. Fear creeps in. Confidence takes a hit.

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @11:52AM (#10408533)

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

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @11:49AM (#10408526)

Hey, I tried emailing you, but it bounced back.

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @11:38AM (#10408499)

Wow, waking up early helps? I generally find it difficult waking up early.

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @11:37AM (#10408492)

Thanks @neurohax. Your advice will help.

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @07:38AM (#10407943)

Yep, my problem solving skills have taken a hit in the past few months. The progress is slow. I haven't been able to put enough hard work, it just seems pointless. I hope it gets better. Thanks

Re:Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom? on Sunday October 18, 2015 @07:22AM (#10407899)

I do have a therapist, but not a counselor. I will try and find one. I have a very supportive spouse.

Thanks for your kind words.

Ask HN: Any advice for a programmer who has hit rock bottom?

Posted by desp_programmer on Friday October 16, 2015 @08:52AM
from the ask-hn dept.

Throw away because my other account is quite active on here. I was diagnosed with depression a few years ago and since then have made peace with it. I am under medication, but it's barely helping. Recently I switched job to a very good tech company with good quality work and pay. The plan was to join a startup in a year or two and see where it takes me.However, things have been going...

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