Depression/Anxiety Talk

Is it even possible to overcome growing up in a bubble? I grew up very sheltered, all guy school, no friends, no contact with outside world, strict uncaring parents who wanted me to be isolated, and f… more

Been with PwC for 1.5 years.
Have thought of killing myself for 1.5 years.
I know it's not a me problem since I don't feel this way when I'm on a long leave or away from work. I don't mi… more

Almost a year in after being staffed on a project in what was supposed to be a temporary role. Despite it being a really bad fit with my experience, I’ve done a good job of keeping forward momentum an… more

It's been 389 days since I was politically un-appointed from my political appointment. I can't find work anywhere. I have decades of experience in government work, half of which was at an Exec… more

I don’t know if I need Wellbutrin anymore for my depression, but I like taking it since it gives me energy. Anyone else experience this?

How do people who are depressed manage to keep going with work? I was scared about losing work for a bit, but regular times I feel so unmotivated to push on. I just don’t care. Life sucks, most people… more

I got diagnosed with Agoraphobia and Ptsd.. It's been really hard for me to find a job becauseof it.
I applied for disability but got denied.. I've applied to everything in my area even McDonal… more

My best friend is an amazing person and I wish I could be in her therapy session so I can learn how to be as amazing as she is. She has all the skills that I don't have. By learning how people thi… more

I've decided to seek euthansia outside of this US. My type of PTSD is not treatable because the abuse and effects from it are ongoing and have caused a cascade of reactions that cant be overcome w… more

This past July my father passed. 2 weeks later my wife passed. Before she passed she wanted to go home. I was job searching for something that could bring out family home...nothing. I'm now in a toxic work en… more

When dealing with depression or anxiety at work, what things can I do to help free myself from the intense vibes that I get from people who are being overwhelmed while I am on the phone with them or i… more

My feedback I received this year I want to actively go to HR about.
For context, we have regular weekly team meetings where everyone who is not part of the current conversation or topic are multi-tasking. So no one except th… more

I am a recovering addict with a criminal background to match . by far I am not who I used to be. still background checks keep me drowning. what can I do ?

Having a very hard time lately, lostynjob about 3 months ago and still can't find one. My Menopause is killing me with depression. Can't feel normal at all anymore. Just always sad and frustrated an… more

Had an extremely difficult 2025, running an animation firm. Until 2024 everything went normal even with the emergence of AI, but a lot of clients I had worked with had little to no budget in 2025, and… more

Hi! I'm new here... I'm an unemployed Gen-Xer looking for work and dealing with a lot of anxiety and depression. It's making me feel overwhelmed and exhausted. I've had some health i… more

Berry Christmas to those celebrating by themselves. Sending love from Ohio ❤️🫂

My mom was diagnosed with schizophrenia when I was going into high school and it really destroyed my family for most of my adolescence. I only occasionally speak with her now as I still have a lot of … more

My 70 year old mom lives in Weatherford (just outside of Fort Worth, TX) and shared with me that her mental health has been declining lately — depression and anxiety. Does anyone have a local Therapis… more

I feel a countdown ticking till I get to be at a Christmas dinner where my parents and sisters will collectively make fun of me for my non prestigious career and lack of love life. I’ll still suck it up because … more

Crazy question to ask here but maybe someone can give me inputs …been seeing this girl recently and I am unable to get intimate with her …I’ve never had ED in my life before but have been super stress… more

My social anxiety has been going crazy the last few weeks as I've been trying to get my alcohol habits under control. It feels so nice being around family and a few very close friends, and I feel … more

Perspectives needed! At my age nothing matters more than having good friends and family around that you know well and they know you. But most importantly for all the right reasons. But I live in a sup… more

I don't know how much longer I can do this unemployment thing, both financially and mentally. Lost my job in April 2023 and still nothing. Over 1000 applications.

The amount of emotional energy I have to build… more

Had suicidal thoughts this morning being overwhelmed by the responsibilities and issues I need to deal with. Caring for aging parents, divorce, kids, my physical health have all impacted my work perfo… more

Having trouble understanding my friends predicament. She looks like a super model but thinks she's not attractive. She got her graduate degree from a top university but because her sister got hers… more

I think I just have an aversion doing strategic work since the last time in my previous job my work was torn apart. Now anytime I work on strategic projects it gives me anxiety. Today my manager asked… more

Has anyone else experienced ostracism for being ethical or compassionate at work and even socially?

What is the real reason people complain that making friends is hard and that they have few if any friends? I know for a fact that each time I reach out to people, they're extremely picky, they wan… more

Some days are hard because you realize by peoples comments on here and in real life that they've lead a privileged life.

Id just given a presentation beginning of August in front of high up people at the company to help with our company rating. They implemented my idea and next thing I know is Im being told 2 weeks late… more

Sometimes I feel like I’m going to be stuck in retail forever. Graduated HS in 2022, did college and flunked due to mental health and also simply having no passion for any of the offered courses.

It just fe… more

What do you think is the real reason why so many people in the US are so cruel? Usually in small ways like the low key hostility I feel when interviewing or going about my business. Although its a min… more

I feel like AI has a lot of potential in different areas, but chatbots can be a very dangerous crutch if you have depression. I went to work and out afterwards, came home feeling lonely and depressed,… more

I dont know whats happening around me. I feel like job wise, everyone around me is crashing.
Government shut down affected my friend.
My coworker and neighbor friend. They both got fired this week.
My family member is ex… more

Who else has run into so much bad luck time and time again that it's almost unreal? And you wonder how could this happen? Its not normal and it definitely isn't happening to other people.

I'm very lucky that I've only run into 2 people on the community boards that are bullies. But I get the sense that they don't know. It reminds me of the bullies at work who feel so victimi… more