[SumBikeGai]

Two years ago I gave up a very promising career in IT, after 8 years in I was in place to start making over 6 figures for the first time in my life... but I wasn't happy. I had money, things, tons of friends, could easily meet women (because of those friends, & money)... and I gave it all up. I sold all of my shit, gave away a ton or donated it to charity, what ever. Got rid of all of it. Then I rolled around to a few cities finally coming to a stop in Chicago, where I took up a position as a bike courier for a local company. I haven't been as happy since I was a messenger/bartender in the 90's.

I don't know the root cause of your depression. I do know that shaking things up can really make you look deeper into yourself, & find what your happiness is.

Also, I do find that when I am more physically active I tend to be more in tune with my emotions. I ride my bike for work, & usually put in about 30-40 miles a day working. The time I spend on my bike gives me a lot of time to talk to myself, & center my thoughts/emotions.

I agree with the others that have said move away from San Fran. Of all of the cities in the world, that is the absolute last place I would want to live. The yard stick that you measure yourself with, and other measure you with is about 10 feet too long in that overly entitled cesspool.

Good luck brother!

[maerF0x0]

I would love to echo that point. Living in SF is depressing because you're stuck with a hard choice:

1. Live in a nice place or 2. Have money to do things in your free time

If you choose 1. you sit in your nice home alone and bored if you choose 2. you have to either have the mental fortitude to deal with cramped quarters, loud smelly neighbors, the tenderloin, OR ride the train for 2-3 hours daily (live in the surrounding area).

Maybe live in portland? Seemed like a nice healthy place, albeit the weather may exacerbate your conditions.