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Brimstone··on Share Your Plans for 2022
Talking may not feel helpful but I think if you try it and are open to the thoughts and suggestions shared by others it could help.

I had a period of my life about 12 years ago (I was 39/40 years old) where I felt similar to you. Everything I did and had in my life seemed pointless and I felt like I was just waiting around to see it all inevitably crash and burn. When I went in public all I saw was a mass of people I felt completely disconnected from and wondered what problems and fears they were hiding. Panic attacks, difficulty getting out of bed. After a long mental struggle with myself assuming that the way I felt couldn’t be fixed I went to the doctor and started therapy. Aside from treatment for depression, it turned out that due to stress my testosterone had crashed and was below 100 (600-800) is normal.

What you are feeling is a chemically induced state we interpret as feelings. Please don’t assume that feeling can’t be changed. With a bit of perspective and chemical correction you will be amazed how much better things can be and you can find your purpose and drive again. It will take time and it will take work, but it is worth it. Don’t let your brain lead you astray, it can play tricks on you and of course, it all feels real.

Brimstone··on Share Your Plans for 2022
I hope this isn’t sarcasm, because it isn’t funny. If you are serious, please ask find someone to talk to. If you don’t have anyone to talk to, you have all of “us”.
Brimstone··on Ask HN: Who is hiring? (August 2021)
CompSci, LLC | Mid-Sr Software Engineer, Mid-Sr Cloud Architect | Contract, Contract-to-hire | Dallas, TX | REMOTE | https://www.compscillc.com

CompSci is a technolgy consultancy based in Dallas, TX. We provide service to enterprises of all sizes, with current clients ranging from 10+MM - 100+BN in yearly revenue. You can learn about CompSci @: https://www.compscillc.com/

We are hiring for the following positions:

https://jobs.wrkhq.com/compsci-llc

Brimstone··on If you want to understand Silicon Valley, watch Silicon Valley
I believe that some of the genius of the show has to go to Dan Lyons as well. He worked at HubSpot for a stint and wrote a book about it called "Disrupted" (https://www.amazon.com/Disrupted-My-Misadventure-Start-Up-Bu...). Really funny, in a sad way.
Brimstone··on I'm burning out and I can't tell anyone
I have been there and crashed and burned in the process. Two things that have completely changed my perspective that I suggest is reading two books, "The Secret of Letting Go" by Guy Finley and "The 28 Laws of Attraction" by Thomas Leonard. You have to make a mental shift and let go of the baggage that you feel is forcing you to do things you resent.
Brimstone··on Merry Christmas & a very happy 2010 HN
My lurking on HN is one of the best sources of information I have. Thanks to all of you for making me more rounded and better informed.

Cheers!