Ask HN: What are you biggest mental / relational challenges?

11 ada1981 7 8/20/2025, 2:57:44 PM
Research shows the biggest reason projects fail is the mental and relational health of the founders. Curious what challenges folks are facing as well as resources people are using or general comments on this subject.

Comments (7)

theyknowitsxmas · 1m ago
You people sit in front of a computer all day and sometimes make good money out of it. Bullied as kids and fell in love with being in control of something for once... at least you have something to do! Consider it a blessing over being a roughneck on the oil patch.
moi2388 · 14m ago
I get really into new projects. I spend way too much time researching and building, and forget to take enough rest.
autotune · 1h ago
Bipolar disorder. Feels like I have manic episodes every few days now. Combined with a 2 year gap in employment history, SSDI benefits might be my best move forward in life.
jf22 · 14m ago
I get anxiety from understanding all the work I have to do.
BaudouinVH · 1h ago
Being on the spectrum and ADHD.
ferguess_k · 1h ago
Not a founder, but I'm impacted by a couple of mental issues:

- Getting frustrated really easily sometimes

- Getting burned out from side projects really easily

ranger_danger · 1h ago
motivation / realistic purpose / coming up with ideas