It can be a depressing lifestyle.
I have wondered whether JWs have a higher incidence of mental illness than the general population.
I've heard it said from the platform that they're living on "pills and prayer".
They say it's due to "the world" but I suspect it's due to being a JW in the world.
Ordinary life has its stresses but being a part of such a demanding doomsday religion only adds to it, IMO.