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> 2021 was not too kind to me. I discovered that I not only have OCD but OCPD, a personality disorder.

Then later...

> I simply have to accept that there is nothing out there for me. That I will be miserable as long as I continue to work in tech, and that nothing will ever bring me joy in this space ever again. And I have the C++ committee to thank for this.

It sounds like the author has made a self-diagnosis, and is not currently seeking treatment with a licensed therapist. There is no language around addressing the disorder, and plenty of blaming external forces.

If so, it might be worth exploring the option of therapy.



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