Mental Health in Accounting

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Anyone get diagnosed with adhd as an adult? Anyone ask for workplace accommodations due to figuring out treatment & performance might be spotty? Trying to navigate it all and therapists can only a… more

Does anyone have a positive story to share about overcoming a big issue? Has anyone leaped forward in life this year? Looking for some inspiration to get over this rut

How do you deal with a family member with depression and addiction? I find it influences my life a lot because I spend a lot of time worrying. Are there any resources you know of? I create boundaries … more

Does anyone else deal with seasonal depression? As summer winds down, I'm just thinking of it. I've had success with mindfulness and some other practices, wondering if anyone has any tips? TIA

I feel like my insurance company bait and switched me. For initial prescription and subsequent refill was $0. Went to pick up today and was going to be $500. Glad there’s alternatives but who would… more

I didn’t realize there was a specific bowl for this, so wanted to post a question.
I have a sister who is struggling really bad with mental illness. She talks about things that never happened in anger … more

Hi everyone. Wanted to get your thoughts on this situation. I was in an extremely toxic relationship with a narcissist for over 10 years. The trauma and abuse resulted in responsive abuse meaning I wo… more

What do you do if the stress from work and isolation of WFH has made you extremely bitter and resentful? It probably started in september and has not gone away. I made it clear that I was carrying a l… more

I’ve been divorced now for a year and a half. Prior to my divorce I was in a years long cycle of depression that cycled between moderate to severe enough I was having suicidal thoughts and even devel… more

Hi.. I’m really struggling lately with stress and anxiety. I’ve always had depression but it’s been more maniac and often manageable. I’m at my breaking point now and don’t know what to do. I made an … more

How do I deal with a parent who has become bitter and shrewd as they age? It’s exhausting and disheartening to be around because they used to be positive and happy. I’d like to help them be positive a… more

Hi, I (male) have been recently prescribed an antidepressant (lexapro) to treat my anxiety. I have been reading online about the long term effects it can have on your sexual function and I am extremel… more

My sister and I have recently both come to the realization that our parents guilt us into spending time with them or visiting them and the guilt causes us both to shut down. Our dad is the main offend… more

Might be the wrong bowl but finding it extremely difficult to focus on work post busy season. It’s been 2 weeks since we filed and I’m still taking lots of naps and breaks (I’m talking like 3-4 cumula… more

Does anyone else hate the term “high functioning anxiety”?!

I feel like it just means it doesn’t inconvenience other people.

AMA

I find myself missing my life pre-pandemic. How do I move on and get this pit of sadness out of my chest? This past year changed so much that that life will never be back.

How do you all set better boundaries? I find myself working weekends to catch up and stay on top of things and it’s not even busy season. I am burning myself out quickly and I don’t know why I just do… more

I feel like I can’t “have fun” without drinking. If you ever had this how did you overcome it?

What do you think your firms are doing well to help with your mental well-being? What are the areas of greatest opportunity? Trying to figure out what I should suggest at my own firm to help people.

Has anyone been diagnosed with anxiety and ADD? I have been on antidepressants for about a month now which has helped immensely with stabilizing mood, but I still struggle to sit still and complete sm… more

What do you do to feel anything?

Has anyone successfully left all social media platforms?

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Anyone on anti depressants that have actually made a difference in your life? I’m on the highest dose of Lexapro (prescribed for anxiety) and I’ve been feeling super depressed lately, even worse than … more

Has anyone ever heard of the highly sensitive person?

Does anyone here have OCD or have a partner with OCD? My spouse has severe contamination OCD and I struggle with how best to support, but not enable them... any tips?

Has anyone been prescribed Vyvense for ADHD? How has your experience been with this medication? I already asked at another bowl the same question but I thought it would be appropriate to post this qu… more

Has anyone here dealt with anyone who has Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)? I’m almost certain an immediate family member of mine has NPD after what I’ve read due to past trauma. Last week I ma… more

How does one find happiness with in themselves?

Happy Thanksgiving! For anyone feels uncomfortable with your big dinner, I want to recommend a book called Orthorexia written by Renee McGregor RD. Let’s face it, Keto/ Paleo is not for most of us. An… more

Does anyone know how to get a vyvanse prescription cheaper than through the insurance? I have it prescribed for BED and the factory coupon brings the price from 325 to 275 a month. I have a high deduc… more

Struggling with mental health but doctors aren’t accepting new patients due to covid. Does anyone have any advice where to get help? I’ve been struggling for a few years but now I really think I shoul… more

Friends, how are we this week? This is a pretty quiet group, so I want to check in and see how you are feeling!

I’m recovering from a suicide attempt this summer, so I’m really happy this bowl exists!