Depression/Anxiety Talk

It's been getting colder and darker earlier where I live, and I can already feel my seasonal depression creeping back in. :(
Does anyone else deal with this? I dread the winter so much; I try to m… more

I’ve been trying to remind myself that rest is productive too. What helps you actually believe that on tough days?

If you have 1 or more root canals, watch this documentary! I’ve struggled with decades dealing with anxiety. I got the root canal removed and my anxiety vanished. I also started doing “isha Kriya “. It’s … more

Still struggling to find a fulltime job in my field 8 months after starting my search. I'm so unhappy at my current job, but I'm thankful to have a job at all! My mental health is still pretty… more

Trying to get out of my rut of getting takeout food constantly to see if healthier choices will make me feel better and less sluggish. Does anyone here have any go-to comfort meals or recipes?

I wish that I wasn't so hard on myself. I've not only had severe horrible traumas and not taken but 1 month sabbatical since my terrible divorce nearly 2.5 years ago. But I'm always hard o… more

I’m overwhelmed in all areas of my life. My boss is toxic. I want to quit my job most days.

I’ve felt incredibly alone lately, due to work being boring and not seeing friends or family as often. I know people say happiness comes from within. But as an extrovert, it’s hard to be fully happy w… more

When the world is facing huge crises (climate, politics, economics), there's a pressure to care, care, care. But sometimes, as a survival mechanism against overwhelm, my brain just turns off. Is i… more

To anyone who's felt this moving up, what's one small, specific way you successfully shifted your internal dialogue from "I'm a fraud" to "I belong here"? I worry I onl… more

I'm already feeling that heavy dread about the week ahead, the Sunday Scaries have fully arrived and ruined my relaxation. What's one practical task you do to prepare for Monday that actually … more

There's intense social pressure today to have the perfect opinion on every social issue and to never make a mistake. The fear of saying the wrong thing can make social anxiety skyrocket. How do yo… more

Had a terrible day yesterday where I just couldn’t muster the motivation to get out of bed for work. Now I feel so ashamed and mad at myself. Trying to give myself grace and knowing it doesn’t make me… more

The political landscape and global events feel heavier than ever, and it's easy to get sucked into endless doomscrolling. But how do you stay informed without letting the anxiety of the world comp… more

What’s the most compassionate thing you did for yourself during a depressive relapse? The fear of relapse is exhausting, after a great month of mostly hitting goals, depression hit hard again. Now I f… more

My mother was diagnosed with ALS back in December 2024. The combination of being her personal caretaker, my own mental health decline from watching the disease progress, and working full time, a 7 hr … more

This is a weird one, but does anyone else worry about who they'll be without their anxiety or depression? It has been a part of my life for so long, I sometimes fear losing my 'identity' a… more

After work Fridays, my depression convinces me I’m too tired to connect, so I isolate all weekend and feel worse. What’s the lowest effort social activity you’ve found that still helps your mental hea… more

Been thinking about buying some new furniture and decor for my apartment. I'm thinking maybe I'll be happier if I have a nicer living space. What things do y'all have in your living space … more

Absolutely no motivation to do anything. Where do you find motivation? It's so elusive 😆

Do any other women here work in a male-dominated industry? For me, I felt excluded from my first job long ago since I was one of the lone women. It didn't make me feel welcome and I felt like no o… more

Hope y’all are truly hanging in there. I’d like to share something going on with me that I don’t know necessarily how to deal with. Need y’all’s help

I had an extremely stressful job at the schools. I’… more

I had a bad breakdown the other week where I said some rude things to people I care about. I don't know how to fix it. Any advice?

Sometimes being a man feels overwhelming. It can seem like your worth is tied only to what you provide, and your sacrifices often go unnoticed. Love feels scarce, understanding rare, and loyalty hard … more

What single thought or phrase helps you resist hitting "send" one more time? My anxiety is an over communicator. I find myself sending multiple follow up emails and rechecking teams 50 times… more

How do you survive the worst days of your life?

How is it that others are getting jobs but I’m not even though I’m doing everything right?

I am about to entire my fourth busy season, first as an in charge senior, and i just know i cannot and do not want to put myself through this mentally. But currently looking for another job to get out… more

Therapy is often hailed as the gold standard for mental health, but it's not accessible or right for everyone. What's an alternative, non-clinical method or practice (apart from medication) th… more

these days feels like my mind don’t bounce back like it used to. little stresses hang around too long. anybody else feel that way?

What three items are in your personal "Mental Health First Aid Kit" ? (For instance, a specific blanket, a certain snack, a comfort movie, an emergency contact).

Rate the noise in your head from 1 (quiet, peaceful) to 10 (screaming, chaotic). No need to explain—just drop your number and know we see you....!

For many people, the weekend is a relief. For those of us with depression/anxiety, it can be terrifying. No structure, too much time to think, and the pressure to 'have fun.' What's your s… more