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Re: Ask HN: Depression and job

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finaliteration wrote: post #11

All that I can say is that I truly empathize with how you feel. I also see a therapist and take meds for a combination of PTSD/anxiety/depression, and I just realized that I’m very close to crossing the line into some pretty severe burnout, so I just accepted a job that’s closer to home and I expect will be less demanding. If you feel like the job is taking its toll it probably won’t hurt to look elsewhere. I enjoy m…

Good you got to job easier to go to that will make you happier.

I also suffer from ptsd from childhood. I feel alone and abandoned very often.

Re: Ask HN: Depression and job

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itronitron wrote: post #35

A lot of comments are focusing on the burnout aspect, but I think you should pay careful attention during the workday to see if there is anything (or any person) that is triggering your anxious feelings. You may subconsciously be picking up on some people's behavior that you know is off and amplifying that (for good reason). Your anxiety may be a survival instinct rather than a result of exhaustion so please keep tha…

I perceive everything like I'm being thrown away from the group. Often feel out of it. Especially when I'm tired and I don't like the job.

Re: Ask HN: Depression and job

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gt565k wrote: post #33

Most people in the comments are telling you to quit, but is it really your job that's depressing you or have you pushed yourself too hard for too long? How long have you been at this job? Do you have personal hobbies or projects you like to work on? These are all questions you need to ask yourself. We often tend to rely on our jobs to push our intellectual curiosity and provide satisfaction by challenging us to great…

Thanks for your comment. Lots of insight

Re: Ask HN: Depression and job

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wordpressdev wrote: post #34

Recently left a job because it was not aligning with my values. Have to rely on freelance projects for a while. This is not a professional advice, but IMO if the job doesn't match your values, you feel depressed thinking about, and aren't in position to change anything - better walk away while you are sane enough to take the decision. Best of luck with your future endeavors.

Thank you. Do you work remotely?

Re: Ask HN: Depression and job

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abawany wrote: post #25

Another vote for re-assessing this job and whether it is a good fit for you. I can vouch from personal experience that things that kill your soul have a huge effect from which it is sometimes difficult to bounce back. Many of these places count on your presumably youthful and abundant energy to ride to their dreams but by burning out, you may never be able to get to yours. We all get one life in our current form and…

I've already felt like this in almost all my jobs. Something about working alone and feeling abandoned in face of responsabilites and stress

Re: Ask HN: Depression and job

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_8j50 wrote: post #27

Maybe you should see if taking a few weeks off from work is possible. I won't advise you about depression since I don't qualify to do so,but I do know changing your environment can have a significant psychological impact. It could make things better or worse. When a program doesn't work right you need someone who understands how programs work, to debug them,analyze the root cause and implement a fix. Doesn't have to…

I'm already seeing a therapist and she believes I've lived a weird childhood

Re: Ask HN: Depression and job

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anxiouspete wrote: post #10

I too have been struggling with this a lot recently. I get myself into a state of high panic/stress, seemingly over nothing, and find it very difficult to get back down. It doesn't interrupt my sleep all that much but it completely ruins my waking hours. I have to be very mindful not to let those thoughts creep into my head but sometimes I loose the battle. Stay strong and don't give up!

Same. Dark thoughts about me. Comparing myself etc. Especially if I work alone in the big project. Something about being stuck that recalls my childhood trauma.. (not sure if true or me making the link because of depressed. The trauma is true just I'm not sure the link is real)

Re: Ask HN: Depression and job

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taparisbat3 wrote: post #48
anxiouspete wrote: post #10

I too have been struggling with this a lot recently. I get myself into a state of high panic/stress, seemingly over nothing, and find it very difficult to get back down. It doesn't interrupt my sleep all that much but it completely ruins my waking hours. I have to be very mindful not to let those thoughts creep into my head but sometimes I loose the battle. Stay strong and don't give up!

Same. Dark thoughts about me. Comparing myself etc. Especially if I work alone in the big project. Something about being stuck that recalls my childhood trauma.. (not sure if true or me making the link because of depressed. The trauma is true just I'm not sure the link is real)

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Re: Ask HN: Depression and job

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Post by taparisbat3 »

anxiouspete wrote: post #10

I too have been struggling with this a lot recently. I get myself into a state of high panic/stress, seemingly over nothing, and find it very difficult to get back down. It doesn't interrupt my sleep all that much but it completely ruins my waking hours. I have to be very mindful not to let those thoughts creep into my head but sometimes I loose the battle. Stay strong and don't give up!

How do you deal? How old are you?
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