Depression/Anxiety Talk

I am curious if anyone here has done EMDR therapy and if it helped with major anxiety. Any feedback is appreciated!

Js ranting, I work in a kiosk, where we sell food etc.. Is always dead and quiet, The manager dc if one specific staff do smthn wrong for some reason bc they both have a lot in common?? everyones blam… more

For everyone out there in their late 30’s / early 40’s, is it normal to pretty much lose touch with all your friends due to everybody just being busy with their own lives or other reasons? I do have a… more

Turning "50" and nobody wants to give you a chance for a job, a new path, a new career, something that would make life so much more worth living, a meaningful job, finding myself, but also &… more

I had to resign at my previous job. I'm new to the area I live in and I'm having difficulty applying at certain jobs due to anxiety and feelings of not " being enough". I have applie… more

I was a STNA since 2001, I lost my certification in 2021 cus I didnt work the 8 hours to keep it. So now I am having a time trying to find work. My whole resume is that STNA, so I have worked through … more

This job market is going to be my cause of death. I can't do this anymore. I honestly don't even like life, so why do I need to subject myself to this impossible Hunger Games job market, to mo… more

I know it’s a common refrain but this job market is so bad. I don’t know what else I can do. Two years of searching, a thousand applications cold and referred, a handful of final rounds, always someon… more

I was a nurse aide over 20 plus years. I haven't worked in a few years and im no longer a stna, certificate expired. How i go about getting back into the work force

Visited my grandparents recently and my grandma's Alzheimer's is at a bad stage. She also has difficulty walking and getting up due to weight/general age difficulties. Basically needs 24/7 hel… more

I just feel constantly burnt out, I've worked in hospitality for 3 years now, im only 19 and trying to figure out what I want to do in my life, im working 45+ hours a week and by the time it gets … more

I'm frustrated. I have years of experience in the automotive industry. I have recently lost yet another job. I kind of feel like as a woman I am not being taken seriously on the service side of th… more

Anyone experience a change in their relationships when they stopped letting people take them for granted? Is there hope at the end of this? This year I have been speaking up for my needs in several re… more

Does anyone else see that teenagers have it really hard at the moment? Like I am 16 and for two years now I have been trying to find a job but no one is letting me get one because I don't have experience or I… more

Single and 30, am a woman and know I’m running out of time to find a husband and have kids which is something I’ve always wanted.
Tried dating but nobody wants anything serious

Genuinely is there a t… more

i have been in and out for jobs for years since i moved out of my home state I've had more issues with holding a job because of my depression and anxiety i just lost my last job working as a "… more

How can I focus on work when I feel so uncertain about my job security after getting not the best first review? I’m so disappointed and embarrassed

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The curated, 'perfect' lives we see on social media are a massive trigger for depression and self-comparison. Have you ever felt that pressure to look like you're achieving a certain kind … more

I’m planning to start Zoloft or Lexapro, but I’ve read that some people experience increased suicidal thoughts early on. If you’ve used either medication, could you share what your experience was like… more

Sundays always bring a mix of calm and anxiety for me. I’m trying to stay present instead of stressing about the week ahead. How do you keep your Sundays peaceful?

I didn't conquer depression today. I didn't meditate or run five miles. I ate a piece of fruit instead of chips. That's it. And that small act of choosing life over numbing felt like a hug… more

It's kind of amazing how simple little things can brighten your spirits or make your day. What is something amazing that you did or that happened to you recently that just simply made your day?

I'm finding it difficult to find a reason to work. Everyday I work but I don't know what I'm working for. I'm a single guy, just turned 40. No love prospects at all. I always thought I… more

We went from total lockdown to 'back to normal' with no emotional transition. Now, every social interaction feels loaded, and every cough is a threat. How has the recent chaos permanently chan… more

Lately I’ve been focusing on small wins. Today, just getting up and making breakfast felt like one. What’s a small thing you’re proud of today?

After a few weeks of hybrid, I see why it works best. Five days in the office is too much, but fully remote has its downsides too. Has hybrid worked for better for anyone else?

Political and social issues are generating so much collective anger and frustration. For people with anxiety, this can be overwhelming, making us feel agitated and helpless. What's one active, non… more

This week honestly took everything out of me. I’ve been trying to stay productive and positive, but now that it’s Friday, I just feel mentally drained. Sometimes it’s like no amount of sleep or alone … more

Are there even good jobs inside of Michigan anymore? Every place I am qualified for, I apply to, and am most of the times instantly shot down and not given a reason why. This has been happening for al… more

Happy happy Friday!!! Does anyone have any big plans? I'm just mostly looking forward to sleeping a lot this weekend; it's been a rough week mentally.

So, since this is anonymous, ill get a little personal. I have pretty horrible anxiety. I've never been on medication because im always been worried about the side effects. Im at the point now whe… more

My husband got let go from his job and now my life is hell because he’s mad at the world now … what should I do

I've been having a busier than normal workday today and I feel happier today. Being productive and valued makes me feel good, and having no tasks at work makes me feel so drained and empty. If I&#… more

I am feeling so miserable lately. I'm just SO tired of doing life these days. It's so hard to be me..... that's exactly how I feel. I just want it to stop already. These last few years fee… more

Hi, I’m having a hard time coping with being ‘quietly fired’. The process has been ongoing for some time and I know I need to move on for my own sanity. My self esteem is crushed and I’ve no idea what to sa… more