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Ask HN: Depression

A Hacker News user posted about depression and mental exhaustion caused by substance abuse, overworking, poor sleep, and AI usage, asking for advice from others who have experienced similar struggles.

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I stopped caring about my job a while ago. I’ve become somewhat numb and withdrawn due to a mix of substance abuse, overworking, poor sleep and poor cognition habits due to AI usage.

For those who have gone through this mental exhaustion, what has helped?

Comments URL: [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48509461](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48509461)

Points: 3
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