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sad-throwaway

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About sad-throwaway

alt account of a regular poster (account for >5 years with >1500 karma) who struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts

Recent public activity

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    Comment #30937230

    That quote is taken out of context. I said: > I've had entire weeks at work where all I do is edit YAML files Editing config files isn't what I do every day, it's just an example o…

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    Comment #30933008

    Do you mean business logic? Because large parts of that are also farmed out to opensource packages. If someone has implemented it on GitHub, my manager will find it, pull it in, an…

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    Ask HN: Is open source ruining your job satisfaction too?

    I've been working as a programmer for about 7 years now. Increasingly it feels like my job has just become gluing together opensource components, which doesn't feel creative at all…

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    Comment #25097260

    I've been off anti-depressants for a few months, having been on SSRIs for about a year. I mostly feel fine off my meds, though lately I am finding it harder to stay positive. Rando…

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    Comment #21744411

    You'd like that, wouldn't you? :P

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    Comment #21744325

    Everyday carry? I don't know the terminology! Ain't got nobody to correct me :/

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    Comment #21744016

    In the 15+ years of ridicule, armchair psychologists, and unsolicited advice that I've had to endure, this comment is definitely the most flavorful and interesting one. I like it! …

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    Comment #21743923

    I'm a regular at my local gun club. It's full of older folks - which is OK, but I think one needs to occasionally be around people of one's age group I could just not be going at t…

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    Comment #21743706

    Yep... Though I'm less sad these days since I started taking SSRIs Suggestions for a new handle? I probably won't post on this account again, it's just I keep being conservative ra…

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    Comment #21743611

    I've tried that. There's really not much out there. Regarding trying to understand why, I think it's something like cultural differences. Despite being born here, and raised by Bri…

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    Comment #21743337

    Oh there's young conservatives like myself, but there's just not many of us -- so dating and friendships are harder. I often don't have anyone to talk to about political things tha…

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    Comment #20955020

    Woah, you weren't kidding! Thank you, I'll try to look into these when I get home

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    Comment #20953745

    >If you have some passion that you're unable to share I like firearms - but it's frowned upon to like guns in the UK. There's nothing on meetup.com for that I like animals - not su…

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    Comment #20953623

    What are the different kinds? I am considering psychedelics as I read Ketamine is suppose to be quite effective with depression. Might be a bit hard to do that though

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    Comment #20953590

    >Travel. Seriously, just pack up your bags and travel I did. I went to Texas and you know what, I actually felt glad to be alive for the first time in as long as I can remember. Di…

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    Comment #20952707

    No... but I'm not sure what to do about it I spoke with a therapist, but it hasn't helped me much; he basically admitted he didn't know what to suggest. Maybe I'm weird, and need t…

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    Comment #19792032

    Wow I hadn't thought of it that way. Thank you

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    Comment #19791500

    >we're lessened by you removing yourself I don't see how

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    Comment #19791397

    >Suicide causes long-term emotional pain for your family and friends. I have been in long-term emotional pain, and likely will be for the rest of my life. Yes, I do not want to cau…

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    Comment #19791108

    Why should suicide be seen as anti-social? You are trying to force those who just want their unbearable pain to be over to continue to live. I never understood it being seen as sel…