I have had depression my entire life but wasn&#x27;t diagnosed until a couple years ago (I&#x27;m in my mid-30s). I was put on meds that I didn&#x27;t like so I stopped taking them.<p>I&#x27;ve been a web dev for 12+ years - I am skilled in several programming languages. A few years back after some traumatic life experiences (both work related and otherwise) I ended up developing social anxiety, and these days I&#x27;m starting to suspect that I might be bi-polar. Things feel like they&#x27;re getting worse and not better. I haven&#x27;t held a fulltime position in years, and though I&#x27;m happier as an independent contractor, I don&#x27;t feel like I&#x27;m moving forward in life.<p>I am going to talk to my doctor about all this, but my concern is that I will be placed on medication yet again, only perhaps something stronger. This worries me as I don&#x27;t want to see a my skills fall apart.<p>Has anyone else found themselves in this situation? What sort of advice can you offer if so? Should I quit programming and do something else? Should I attempt to go on disability?
Ask HN: I'm programmer with depression and social anxiety. Should I quit?