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How to reduce stress and overcome anxiety as a software developer

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Re: How to reduce stress and overcome anxiety as a software developer

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Post by Dopameaner »

I always overlooked the importance of stress management, as I thought working 12 hours a day in startups is fun!

As I grew older, and realized that enthusiasm is unsustainable. Something that halped me is prioritizing excercise and mindfulness for a short period of time in the day. It was such a great addition!

Re: How to reduce stress and overcome anxiety as a software developer

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Post by boredemployee »

As a junior, I started out loving my job.

Then the bad decisions from management started and I started to love my job less, I still woke up with some excitement.

2 and a half years later: today what I do has more to do with pressure and deadlines than with learning and/or doing the right thing.

Today, I find it unsustainable to work 8 hours a day, I've come to hate what I do, I can't imagine looking for another job doing the same thing.

Sunday nights are getting harder and harder to bear. Anxiety and despair blind me to the point of believing that I won't be able to do anything else in my life. I think I need some urgent help.

Edit: I'm in my mid 30s - already had a carreer switch

Re: How to reduce stress and overcome anxiety as a software developer

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Post by nbar1 »

Dopameaner wrote: post #2

I always overlooked the importance of stress management, as I thought working 12 hours a day in startups is fun! As I grew older, and realized that enthusiasm is unsustainable. Something that halped me is prioritizing excercise and mindfulness for a short period of time in the day. It was such a great addition!

Mindfulness and exercise are great, and I'd like to add fresh air and in-person socialization.

Re: How to reduce stress and overcome anxiety as a software developer

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Post by aidos »

boredemployee wrote: post #3

As a junior, I started out loving my job. Then the bad decisions from management started and I started to love my job less, I still woke up with some excitement. 2 and a half years later: today what I do has more to do with pressure and deadlines than with learning and/or doing the right thing. Today, I find it unsustainable to work 8 hours a day, I've come to hate what I do, I can't imagine looking for another job d…

Don’t despair, it doesn’t have to be like that. Plenty of us have been doing this for decades and are still excited for what we get to create every day.

Sounds like you need to escape your current environment.

Re: How to reduce stress and overcome anxiety as a software developer

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Post by cmarschner »

boredemployee wrote: post #3

As a junior, I started out loving my job. Then the bad decisions from management started and I started to love my job less, I still woke up with some excitement. 2 and a half years later: today what I do has more to do with pressure and deadlines than with learning and/or doing the right thing. Today, I find it unsustainable to work 8 hours a day, I've come to hate what I do, I can't imagine looking for another job d…

If you‘re only 2.5 years in there‘s plenty if time to look for something else. Maybe you have a talent or skill that can get you closer to being happy

Try that with 15 or 20 years under your belt and a mortgage and a family… it‘s hard

Re: How to reduce stress and overcome anxiety as a software developer

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Post by 5350-uiop-1130 »

> "Today, I am excited to announce my 4-week daily guided program, The Anxious Developer Program!"

> "You can join our waitlist now, to be the first one to know when the pre-sale begins"

Talking about FOMO anxiety then announcing a pre-sale discount to your anxiety course is a kind of a bad look.

Re: How to reduce stress and overcome anxiety as a software developer

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Post by [deleted] »

5350-uiop-1130 wrote: post #8

> "Today, I am excited to announce my 4-week daily guided program, The Anxious Developer Program!" > "You can join our waitlist now, to be the first one to know when the pre-sale begins" Talking about FOMO anxiety then announcing a pre-sale discount to your anxiety course is a kind of a bad look.

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