Depression/Anxiety Talk

I’ve been trying to find ways to feel calm outside, especially when work or life feels a bit overwhelming. For me, even just sitting on a bench, listening to the birds, or taking a slow walk helps me … more

It's Monday again :( Does anyone here do anything special on Mondays to make them more fun and less daunting? I dread them sooooo much and have been struggling to get out of bed on Mondays. I need… more

Last week, I had a rough day and my anxiety was screaming. I put on noise-canceling headphones and listened to rain sounds—helped me reset. What’s your go-to trick when anxiety hits hard?

I am officially on vacation until next Tuesday evening. Another 10 days to go. Tried making plans to see my mother this weekend whom I haven't seen for years but got too anxious about seeing her … more

I have been listening to the 'The Happiness Lab' podcast by Dr. Laurie Santos, and it has some great, science-backed tips for dealing with stress and anxiety. What's a resource—a podcast, … more

I’ve had so many job interviews lately. It all makes me nervous and stressed preparing and waiting to hear back from companies. I just want a new job already!

It’s been hard for me to get excited for the weekends lately since I rarely have plans with friends. I’m still happy to sleep in and not be at work. But the excitement and joy of leaving work on Frida… more

Do you ever feel like your depression makes it harder to show up as the person you want to be at work? For me, I sometimes feel like I’m just going through the motions, and it leaves me worried that o… more

Does anyone get anxiety about choking while your alone? I just read this Reddit thread about this. Apparently there's a maneuver you can do where you fall on your chest to basically heimlich yours… more

Depression can feel like being in a car that's run out of gas. You're trying so hard to get somewhere, but you're just stuck. The engine is off, and you can't seem to get it started. A… more

I’ve been feeling really lonely lately because I don’t have close friends right now, and it sometimes makes work feel even harder. Does anyone else struggle with loneliness while trying to balance the… more

Lately, I have been thinking about how much advice is out there. 'Just exercise!' 'Try meditation!' 'Think positively!' While these things can be helpful, I often feel like the… more

Do you feel like consistently pleasing people is what actually gets you ahead in your career? I catch myself wondering if my progress comes from my skills and contributions, or just from keeping other… more

I am not feeling valued in my company
I don’t even feel I am good enough
I failed my G test and a datasource that I spent weeks creating and creating dashboard based on requests

Someone else literally just created a dashboard on t… more

Therapy modalities like CPT, EMDR, or maybe others I haven’t heard of, has anything helped you with PTSD, depression, or anxiety?

I have been less hungry lately, due to anxiety, sadness, and my medication. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, how do you cope or handle it?

Having imposter syndrome on a project, since everyone else is more experienced than me. I know I can contribute more if I learned new things, but it's hard to do in my role. Does anyone have any a… more

What is the best thing about your job? No complaints here, just positivity please. I love my coworkers and the freedom and trust I have built in 5 years at my job.

Does anyone else feel their anxiety spike when life finally goes well, like waiting for the other shoe to drop? How do you handle that?

3rd year as a Director at a consulting firm. Can feel slowly being pushed out as I'm not roped in on projects as work slows down for us. Feel anxious about my future and have been trying to gain traction with… more

Does anyone else just cry every day? I like to think at least my tear ducts are getting cleaned. But maybe this is not healthy long term

Living at home in a dysfunctional family is slowly breaking down my will to live (kidding, kind of). I’m 23F & oldest. My cousin (24M) is staying with us temporarily & my sister’s in college. … more

What are some good solo hobbies you guys have? Most of my hobbies and interests involve doing social things, but my social life has been so dead recently. :(

I wanna enjoy life again, and start some n… more

Anxiety and depression aren't just in our heads. They can feel heavy, physically. For me, anxiety is a knot in my stomach and a tightness in my chest. Depression often feels like my limbs are weig… more

Does your depression and /or anxiety get worse at certain times of day? I get depressed when I wake up on work days and anxious when I'm getting off of work for some reason. Seems weird to me....

We have all been there—someone asks how you are, and you just say, 'I'm fine,' even when you're not. It's tough to be honest about what is really going on inside. What is one small, aut… more

Reminder: You’re not alone in this. Anxiety might feel like a heavy backpack, but every step you take is proof of your strength. What’s one small win you’ve had this week?"

I recently came across this breathing exercise called the "4-7-8 method"and it's been a game-changer for me during stressful moments. You breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7, and exhale… more

What is one crucial piece of advice you would share with someone still struggling to balance their professional demands with their mental health?

Happy Friday everyone!! Who here has big plans for the weekend? I am excited to sleep in and I'm going to see some live music.

I’ve been feeling nervous about taking on bigger responsibilities at work. Part of me wants to grow, but another part worries I’ll mess it up or won’t measure up. Have you ever felt torn between wanti… more

Does anyone struggle with being shy and quiet in big groups sometimes? I am a very extroverted person, and sometimes I can be confident and chatty. However, I sometimes shutdown and don't speak in… more

Ever seen Big Bang Theory? I've been binging it on Netflix lately cause I haven't seen them all and never in order, only seen random episodes in syndication. Does anyone else identify with She… more

Can anyone recommend some good podcasts or audiobooks to listen to while working? I need some stimulus and motivation in my life! I think having something informative or interesting to listen to at wo… more