[mathinpens]

Thanks for posting this - I've been very anxious today about some stuff I havent implemented and this is making me feel better

[metabagel]

I was very depressed for a couple of years, and I am very content now. Here is what helped me. Your mileage may vary, of course.

First of all, the national suicide hotline is there for you if you should ever need it. 1-800-273-8255

I saw a psychiatrist. Therapist is also an option for you.

Sertraline (Zoloft) or other SSRI may provide some 'distance'. I find it helpful.

Shamatha meditation and Shambhala meditation center provides mindfulness and community for me.

Make regular exercise a priority.

Make getting a good night's sleep a priority every night.

Slow down. Try to avoid overextending yourself. Learn to say "no" sometimes. Turn off the phone, TV, and computer when possible.

Good luck! Take care of yourself! :-)

[mathinpens]

This all great advice :) I also find taking long walks with zero technology and just thinking about things

-makes me feel much better -relaxed -helps recovers the joy of thinking deeply

I don't think I'm depressed- but I feel like my highs are very high and my lows are very low

Thanks for the advice

[ssijak]

That could also be bipolar.

[mathinpens]

Very possible. I sorta think this might just be part of being a phd student in computer science.