Mental Health in Accounting

I finally have a job where I can focus on my goals (CPA and working out). I have much more time now and am finally out of PA. How the heck do I get back into it? Any tips are welcome!

I don’t know if I can do this job. I’m on some insane engagements for the next few months, and I don’t know how I’m supposed to balance the crazy hours and my personal life/relationship. I’m really...

I'm on the verge of a panic attack. help

Can you learn to care less (give less fucks)? I feel like I care too much about the job, family, trying to date, the CPA, etc, it makes me feel helpless when my plans don’t work & my hopes are das… more

Looks like I may go on leave because of chronic depression and anxiety. I am concerned on the impression when I return. I don’t intend on taking a long leave but I need to get my health in order. Cont

My drinking has been really excessive lately and I think it might be a sign of something else. Does anyone think this might turn into something serious?

Anyone else just feel like ending it this time of year?

My test anxiety and fear of failure is so bad and I truly think it’s what’s held me back from getting the CPA done. but i’m at a point where I need and want to do it. any tips? I have diagnosed

I have generalized anxiety. I find that I have to immediately respond to emails that I can quickly reply to. if it doesn’t require much work i’ll open my laptop to reply even if it’s not urgent

I'm a recovering alcoholic. Turns out my alcoholism was covering up a mood disorder and PTSD for about 12 years... In this industry people think I'm crazy/dramatic when I ask for what I need..… more

has anyone taken strattera for adhd?

There’s a scene in the 3rd season of the west wing where josh is talking to Leo about wanting to go away on vacation to Tahiti with a woman he’s dating. Josh is reluctant to take time off, as a lot..

My job and how the people behave with me at work heavily affects me and I don’t know how not to be so affected by it all. I try not to be but my body automatically gets into this mode that I can’t see

We are trying to do a mental health awareness campaign in the office to educate people, start to break the stigma around mental health, and inform people of the resources available to them. Advice??

Ever feel like quitting just to take the weight off your shoulders? Struggled with depression and anxiety for years. I now spend most of my days fantasizing of leaving, especially before busy season.

I am so reluctant to seek help. I hate my job. I have constant anxiety and loss of hope as it relates to any personal goals. I know i need to talk to someone. Contd...

I self medicated anxiety and PTSD for years with alcohol, but recently completely stopped. I am on medication to help anxiety but I struggle constantly to focus and my work suffers. Any tips?

Has anyone gone through intensive outpatient therapy for eating disorder? How did you balance work? How did you tell your manager? TIA!

What meditation techniques have worked for beginners?

Anyone know the process to go on disability leave for Severe Anxiety, depression and PTSD? I have no tolerance for stress anymore and am having constant anxiety attacks. Is it very hard to do it?

Has anyone tried The Genius Brand Joy vitamin/supplement for anxiety/depression? Claims to reduce stress and is largely made up SAMe and vitamin B. Would love to hear people’s exp before trying it

Been having a rough few months. What do you folks do to think more positively and to deal with the stress mentality.

Struggling with severe anxiety, can’t function at work or home. I am taking Xanax at least 3 times a day and it’s getting worse. Considering taking disability leave, anyone else do this?

Want to get tested for ADD but I am hesitant because of the cost.. Currently on HSA plan, should I switch plan? What's the cost effective way to do it

I'm struggling with the impact of mental health on my marriage. We both have mental health issues, but his depression has been bad for a while now. con't

Thinking about quitting without a job lined up, just for the sake of my mental health. I should note I already tried to take leave and that didn’t work. Has anyone done this before?

Does anyone else just have days that they feel more deeply depressed than others? Do you take a sick day to just take a step back and breathe?

I’m suffering from some extreme burnout and things have finally started to slow down. But my body still feels stressed and anxious. I’m considering going on an antidepressant because I can‘t (cont)

For adderall, would u just go to ur general doc and he’ll make an assessment & hook you up, or he’d refer you out to a specialist? I’m in need of some low dose to boost focus, but don’t wanna jump… more

Does anyone feel genuinely happy outside of work but then get severely depressed during busy season?

I don’t want to make a big deal but this manager is driving me crazy. I am so upset everyday thinking about going to work. And I cry constantly

How much is a therapy session? Don't laugh but I have no idea and I don't think my insurance covers it. I had really hard time at work lately.

Anyone with borderline personality disorder or borderline tendencies? How do you deal with the stress?

Tried to find a psychiatrist in Chicago and everyone I call isn’t accepting new patients ❤️

Currently traveling abroad in England for a few weeks for personal vacation, and I’ve been nothing but anxious since getting here (cont.)

How do you find a good therapist for anxiety? Do you use a list of doctors in your insurance network?

I need advice on how to tolerate a manager belettling you in front of everyone (done to multiple people), speaking with an attitude for weeks, and using curse words that were directed to you?

I have a doctors appt tomorrow for medication finally and in the past I have been horrible about advocating for myself but I am such a spaz at work I know people think I am so weird and I have such...

Major social anxiety. Don’t know how to Talk to people or keep conversations going. I get super worried and anxious and act weird. I wana be more friendly and have friends- how do I Des with this :/