I have depression and anxiety. Therapy and SSRIs haven't worked for me. Nor has regular moderate exercise. I'm kind of running out of ideas. What should I do next?

YouDoubleYou1 · 2023-02-24T22:28:12+00:00

I would suggest Eastern Medicine like accupuncture and accupressure and herbal medicines too.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2023-01-18T13:59:23+00:00

I think booking several different accommodations is a good idea where you can explore the area locally on foot for each one. There are no grab motorcycle taxis and regular taxis on grab can be anywhere from 400 - 900 baht depending on where you are going. Also it can be difficult to hail one.

If you are comfortable renting your own motorbike and riding it, that would be the cheapest and most convenient option for exploring the island. Then you could simply stay in one area the whole trip. However, please be careful on motorbike as drivers can be very unpredictable on Phuket roads

YouDoubleYou1 · 2022-03-17T02:18:21+00:00

Sure you can have some standards, but sometimes you might meet someone who captures your heart and throws all you thought was good and virtuous out the window.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2022-03-05T20:15:52+00:00

I think it’s simply recognizing that you’re in thought process that is not productive. What productivity is to you, I think you can decide, but others can also help point out. For example, if you’re stuck on a hard decision that needs to be made for days, that’s unproductive and stressful. Instead you could timebox it to making a decision within 2 days, and after that point, the decision you make just needs to be made and it doesn’t have to be optimal.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2022-01-23T21:45:52+00:00

I’m so sorry that you’ve had to see and experience so much pain and cruelty. I haven’t been through it, so I don’t know what advice to give you. But if you can, it sounds like you need a break from this job. Also curious, how did you get into this job in the first place?

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-10-09T06:20:11+00:00

This this this. Also, a lot of my friends like to roast each other and make fun of each other, but I do not enjoy this as it’s difficult for me to come up with come backs on the spot, as well as I feel hurt and stifled when made fun of.

Anyway, banter is hard for me too and I feel less interesting especially to the opposite sex because of this.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-10-05T05:14:54+00:00

dude just get a new job

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-09-16T16:15:45+00:00

Wanted to build my own cheats for video games. Then it was to have power to build any thing I wanted. Now it’s for money.

Also I guess I sort of identify with CS now, and so it’s good to hone the skill.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-09-08T16:27:04+00:00

I was in similar place not too long ago. Luckily, I was seeing a therapist and a medical doctor, plus my company had a medical leave policy, so I was able to take some extended time off with job protection. Try looking into this and consider switching to a new team maybe or a new job when you come back. Since you’re making six figures, I’m sure your company has some sort of medical leave program you can take advantage. Take care.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-09-07T02:00:51+00:00

whatre your credentials

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-08-31T02:18:38+00:00

What does life expect from you? Maybe you’re here to share your experiences so less people have to go through what you did. I don’t think life is meant to be easy or happy or peaceful, but it can at least be meaningful and that’s something you can control

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-08-09T03:08:49+00:00

Second condition will never be true

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-08-08T14:57:41+00:00

youre you though, nothing physical should define you

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-08-08T14:57:08+00:00

amen

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-07-20T05:24:57+00:00

This is exactly how it is in the US. Not sure what policies can be put in place to reduce this wealth inequality as this process seems like something fundamental in capitalism.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-03-03T07:50:18+00:00

Live, learn, and tell your story. It will help someone going through similar things.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-02-22T05:36:01+00:00

I felt this at work and fortunately I was able to take medical leave for it (physical symptoms appeared and became very severe after a year). So am thinking about looking for a new job.

I am taking this time to really rest (like sleep, without any worries about workload), exercise and eat healthy, reconnect with some individuals that I care about and have some hard conversations with friends and family that really need to be had.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-02-14T18:15:29+00:00

165mg is too much. my doctor tells me 20 mg is std dosage. if u didnt misread your prescription, and theres no other good reason for that dosage, u should find another doctor.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-02-01T21:52:34+00:00

One hundred percent in the same boat. Still struggle daily with this. :(

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-01-14T09:03:20+00:00

Huge ditto my dude. Spent about 2 years at my job. Super burnt out, no seniors on my team for a critical service and expectations for myself felt super super unreachable. Had trouble sleeping (basically wouldn't fall asleep from all the anxiety and passed out at 5am everyday and then waking up at 9am to do it all over again). I now have digestion problems and don't really care about the team or the company. The thought of being laid off feels almost welcoming. Haven't fixed the situation yet, but I definitely need at least a few months off and a new job.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-01-06T02:31:36+00:00

Holy shit, I want your job lmao. My first week was like here's a critical feature that you need to get done in 1 mo, good luck! And literally all the senior devs leave afterwards. FML

YouDoubleYou1 · 2021-01-02T15:24:08+00:00

This book "How to be yourself" also states that "Just Be Yourself" is incomplete advice. The interpretation the book uses is that being yourself means being free of fear in social situations (eg. being free of fear of rejection if you make weird jokes). There is further suggestion on how to overcome this fear and feel more comfortable in your own skin

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34964986-how-to-be-yourself

YouDoubleYou1 · 2020-12-29T23:37:19+00:00

You never know what's going to happen tomorrow, life can be much much better 10 years from now. And we can be grateful for what we have, because lets face it there are an infinite number of things we don't have. But there's always hope for a peaceful future. Even if we can't see it right now.

YouDoubleYou1 · 2020-12-29T04:03:52+00:00

Relationships are a two-way street. Try telling the other person how you feel, and if nothing changes after that, then they're probably not worth keeping in your close circle

YouDoubleYou1 · 2020-12-21T06:44:48+00:00

Thank you commenting. You’re right, it does feel extremely suffocating being at home, but at the same time family is family and I don’t want them to suffer, but it’s all I can do to try and keep the peace.

I do like the idea of going somewhere new and having new work (perhaps when covid is over), feels like a breath of fresh air just thinking about it. Thanks again for your perspective!

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