devwithanxiety

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   by devwithanxiety 1y ago

   Thank you very much for taking the time to write this reply. I found it very useful and reassuring. > If that is the case you have to learn to let it go. Yeah I totally agree. I'm hoping councilling sessions, CBT and journalling wil
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   by devwithanxiety 1y ago

   True. It doesn't have to be software. For now I do want to stay with my career given how much I've invested into it. Im mid 40s so a career change now feels a bit of a hastle.
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   by devwithanxiety 1y ago

   Yes I was on this in the first year of my anxiety but for me it didn't really help. But I know for others it's been extremely helpful. Glad it worked well for you!
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   by devwithanxiety 1y ago

   Thanks! Fortunately I'm not that bad to the point of being miserable. 3 years ago I tried lexapro for 3-6 months. It worked somewhat but was more of a bandaid. Beyond medication, I'm not quite sure what else a doctor can do that a
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   by devwithanxiety 1y ago

   Hey thanks for the tips! > Don't accept a job where teams do Scrum. Yeah I haven't enjoyed working under points and sprints. There just never seems to be a logical end to your work or even a pause. > Find a place where you a
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   by devwithanxiety 1y ago

   Thanks for the advice and book recs! I will take a look at them. I have been given some CBT techniques by my councillor but always good to read up on other systems as well. > Don't spend much time analysing some deep-seated reason f
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   by devwithanxiety 1y ago

   Yeah I guess this is true about "fast paced". It's probably just a buzz word everybody uses. Thanks and I hope you are able to get over your anxiety too!
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   by devwithanxiety 1y ago

   Fortunatley its not that severe and so I'm not taking medication. I can see them being useful in certain situations to give people really suffering some much needed space, but in my case I feel they would just be a bandaid. I agree wit
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   by devwithanxiety 1y ago

   Thanks! > I think the most important thing is a sympathetic boss who you connect with and who doesn't pressure you constantly. How were your previous bosses? The previous job the boss was quite 90% of the time easy to work with. Bu
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    Ask HN: Struggling with Anxiety as a Developer – What Are My Options?

    27 points by devwithanxiety 1y ago|47 comments