Ask HN: How are you holding up?

It's been the most toughest times that've ever faced.

I'm going to commit suicide. I was terminated without any warning last week.

"The quantity isn't there and the quality isn't there."

I'm holding up quite well. I'm still working from home, but my kids are going to school again, which helps a lot. Our holiday to Sweden was cancelled, so we're renting a campervan and touring around our own country (Netherland) instead. We're well aware we've got it relatively easy compared to many other people.

But if these times are so hard on you, why don't you share a bit more about your situation?

(I'm assuming this is still about the Corona crisis. Or is it about the unrest in the US instead?)

Thanks for asking and hope you are doing well! I unfortunately got dumped by a girl I was dating, lost my job and a (non-nuclear) family member while living in Manhattan, NYC. I thought I was holding up okay but once my gym shut down and social events shut down (before later transitioning to videoconference) my mental state and diet declined fast. The lack of human contact was mitigated to an extent by virtual social events but i feel exhausted by them after a short while. All but a couple people I know my age (mid 20s) are still in the city. Since my landlord offered no help and my lease is up, I’ll be contributing to my building’s overwhelming vacancies next week when I move back in with my folks out West.

Thank you for asking BruceOxenford. Very kind. Good luck to us all in keeping safe and well - physically and emotionally. Don’t Panic!