> Worse than that, I can't actually think of anything worth building, or even tinkering with, which is sad, as spending some of my free time on side projects w

> Worse than that, I can't actually think of anything worth building, or even tinkering with, which is sad, as spending some of my free time on side projects was something I really enjoyed I've felt this too. The most soul-destroying part was that as a maker and tinkerer, building is what gives me joy and fuels my engine. If you're in the US, explore your company's FMLA policy. I was able to take two months of unpaid leave last year after being diagnosed with severe depression & anxiety caused by stress in the workplace. I also started going to therapy once a week, which helped switch focus from short-term survival to long-term personal growth. Towards the beginning, I felt at fault for allowing myself to grow cynical. Reading books like "The Truth About Burnout: How Organizations Cause Personal Stress" (Christina Maslach) helped me identity the stressors in my corporate environment and move away from these. Other folks have covered the suggestion to treat yourself as a personal project for awhile. When you're ready, giving back to your community (or just random strangers) can be healing as well. I took the money I'd usually spend on tech side projects and started paying off people's credit card debt and buying books/groceries for perfect strangers. https://twitter.com/simonsinek/status/1291124091710246912 https://twitter.com/simonsinek/status/1291124091710246912