OP here. Thank you everyone for your kind words and genuine suggestions. Your replies have encouraged me to seek professional help, and I'm going to look into cognitive behavioral therapy to try and improve my outlook and anxiety.
I'm glad that Hacker News as a community is able to come together and help with topics like this. It means a lot.
I'm glad that Hacker News as a community is able to come together and help with topics like this. It means a lot.