This is somewhat how I view depression. My philosophy has become without experiencing depression you cannot experience happiness. Without sadness you cannot feel joy. It's something you have to endure to eventually become a better version of yourself.

Since everybody is sharing their personal experiences. How crypto has had a grip on me: it started in 2015 when I got introduced to a shitcoin, I already heard of Bitcoin. Put a decent amount of money into it and saw it rise x4 at the end of 2016. That's when I decided to dig deeper and created an account here. Then 2017 came along and I experienced the crazy bull run we had. During this year with amazing highs and profits I started to feel more confident and euphoric. After a while (which I can see now in hindsight) the profits I made, were linked to my self-confidence. Which is quite dangerous when I think about it. So when the bear market came and it destroyed my paper profits I was feeling low, insecure and doubting myself all the time.

It has now been almost six months since I have started rebuilding my self-confidence. What seems to help for me is routine and exercise. Going to the gym and lifting weights has been working quite well. A strong mind needs an even stronger body.


@capslock
Thank you for sharing such an intimate moment! Great post had to send you my last merit.