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First off, this is going to sound preachy, but you need to slow down on the weed for a little while. I know that you think it helps you, but it only masks sympt
by hluska 14y ago
First off, this is going to sound preachy, but you need to slow down on the weed for a little while. I know that you think it helps you, but it only masks symptoms and it messes up how you perceive the world. The problem with masking symptoms is that the underlying problems are still there. I'm not saying that weed is bad because it isn't. But in your state, it isn't good for you.
Second, ignore anyone who tells you to buck up or get over it. Seriously. Anyone who tells you to get over it has never been where you are. And therefore, they're not qualified to tell you a damned thing.
Third, if I were in your situation, I'd go to a doctor and try to get on anti-depressants. Then, I'd take a couple of weeks off and just relax. Go to the beach. Hang out at home. Play video games. Work on a project that you care about. Do anything but the startup. Maybe after a couple of weeks you'll be able to go back and work at a high level? Or maybe, after a couple of weeks, you'll realize that this startup thing isn't for you.
Worst case scenario, if a couple of weeks off and some anti-depressants can buy you another three months at this startup, that is another three months for you to save cash, and try to interview at other companies. Best case scenario, maybe you'll find your passion for it.
- jaytaylor 14y agore: buck up Life is hard. You're not doing him any favors by pretending otherwise. I'm not trying to minimize his problems. His problems are real and he needs to put the work in the change himself on the inside. Excuses, silver-bullet "professional" solutions and other escapist approaches are what got him into this dire situation. More of the same is not going to turn out happy.
- hluska 14y agoI'm not really sure what you're trying to say here... Often, when people are going through a bout with a mood disorder, people who have never suffered from mood disorders will say things like 'buck up' or 'get over it'. Nobody would ever tell a cancer patient to 'buck up' or 'get over it'. But, people think it's acceptable to tell people with mood disorders to just get over them. Mental illness is very real and trying to put on a happy face and ignore the problems is both dangerous and irresponsible. If the OP is ill, he really should pursue treatment.
- jaytaylor 14y agoEven if he seeks out professional help (I believe everyone with mental health issues should get professional help), he's still going to ultimately have to do a lot of work on himself. This is the reality he needs to adjust to if he is actually serious about getting better.