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nradovtoday at 2:35 AM2 repliesview on HN

Be unkind to yourselves, people. I find the best way to prevent depression and burn-out is to be brutally, ruthlessly frank with myself. There's nothing positive in accepting weakness and failure. I always feel better when I hold myself to the highest standards and don't make excuses. Of course, I don't always manage to fully do that but it's something to aspire to.


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marcus_holmestoday at 3:36 AM

Please don't do this to yourself.

Please go and get help.

Brains really don't work this way, and you are damaging yourself.

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rTX5CMRXIfFGtoday at 7:26 AM

What's the analog of rhabdomyolysis for the mind? You're on a path to get it, bud. Not a personal attack, just my and a whole bunch of other people's experiences.