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Re: Ask HN: What does breakdown feel like?

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Post by ch49 »

josemwarrior wrote: post #3

I have gone through the same situation. If you let it go like I did, get worse. Believe it or not, you're going through depression. Things I advise you to do and you will not do: - Most importantly, go visit a professional, one who specializes in emotional intelligence. - Make sports more than half an hour a day every day. - Switch to a healthy diet, no snuff, no alcochol, and low in sugar. - Lower the workload or le…

Thanks for your comment.

I don't know if I can get professionals who specialise in emotional intelligence here in Bangalore (India). Most psychiatrists I can see online have "drug rehab" like words highlighted.

More physical activity is what I gonna do next (will join a gym next morning). Changing activities is something I wonder how I can do. I spend almost all my time on computer, it has never been a problem until now. And I have changed places a 3 months back. I came from my home to Bangalore dreaming of a city overflowing with tech geeks (although all I could find were people doing their "jobs"). And I don't think I can leave it for few months, I am 100% on my own in this city; in a month I will run out of funds and have to get myself fit for work before that happens.

> If you need anything you can contact me.

Thanks. Your words are enough, I think I am the only one who can do something about anything else I need.

Re: Ask HN: What does breakdown feel like?

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Post by ch49 »

pacey wrote: post #7

On OSDC '08 there was a lightning talk being held about depression and burnout. As a later step, the Bluehackers.org Group has been established. This cannot replace the help from a professional but they provide good reads / resources on the subject. HTH - You're not alone! http://bluehackers.org/howto

Thanks for the pointer. I highly appreciate that.

Re: Ask HN: What does breakdown feel like?

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Post by josemwarrior »

ch49 wrote: post #11
josemwarrior wrote: post #3

I have gone through the same situation. If you let it go like I did, get worse. Believe it or not, you're going through depression. Things I advise you to do and you will not do: - Most importantly, go visit a professional, one who specializes in emotional intelligence. - Make sports more than half an hour a day every day. - Switch to a healthy diet, no snuff, no alcochol, and low in sugar. - Lower the workload or le…

Thanks for your comment. I don't know if I can get professionals who specialise in emotional intelligence here in Bangalore (India). Most psychiatrists I can see online have "drug rehab" like words highlighted. More physical activity is what I gonna do next (will join a gym next morning). Changing activities is something I wonder how I can do. I spend almost all my time on computer, it has never been a problem until…

Good luck! If I dont misunderstand you, the only thing that you will do is make sport...that doesn't look enough, but if work for you, nice.

Re: Ask HN: What does breakdown feel like?

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Post by JCJoverTCP »

having been recently beset with some really bad life things, i seek solace in my son who is my best friend, inspiration, and reason for living. a few minutes with him, and i am ok for a while. but mostly after being screwed so many times in the past few years by jobs, infosec industry, ... its hard to wake up happy just waiting for the other shoe to drop. constantly looking over my shoulder waiting for something bad to happen is not a fun way to live, but at least i realize the trigger.

this is my own depression and i am going to just put it out there that you have your own depression too. take it one day at a time, get comfort from the little things.

Re: Ask HN: What does breakdown feel like?

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Post by davelnewton »

ch49 wrote: post #10
davelnewton wrote: post #6

But you're not not doing it for no reason; you have burnout, because you crammed too much of it into too short of a time. Pace yourself; the race goes not to the swift but those who endure. Delta the occasional sprint.

I am not sure if it's a burnout. I am perfectly sound physically. I had a small period of time when I couldn't think clear, it spanned 2-3 weeks though so may be can't call it small; I barely remember few memories of that time. But it was 3 months back and I snapped out of it as soon as I got physically well and was as productive as I am normally. Now although I am physically sound, I am unable to concentrate. I can'…

"Burnout" applies just as much to the brain as the body... as if they're different things.
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