Mental Health in Accounting

I have so much energy and I know it’s annoying my team and I just sit there and cringe at how much of a spaz I am. Advice? odd I know...

Getting tested for sleep apnea has been a game-changer. Embarrassing, but the CPAP has given me so much more energy. I feel amazing. Hopefully now I can break the lethargy > bad habit cycle 🙏

I have terrible anxiety that causes me to be mentally drained all the time. I can’t focus. I also have social anxiety that makes me worried people won’t like me and I act weird. I feel like cont.

To what degree do you share your mental health issues with your team? I went through a period of depression and recently got comments back that I need to fix my attitude. Is it worth mentioning now?

I'm drowning. I'm getting married in 2 weeks and I am taking 2 weeks off for it. I'm also on 3 different engagements/teams right now who all want me to wrap up...CONT..

A piece I wrote on depression... in comments

This job is literally sucking the life out of me. What we do is so not valuable. Maybe if what we did added some kind of value to clients of felt productive I wouldn’t hate it so much. Drowning.

Having a really rough time lately - want to get out of public desperately but the interviewing process externally is going slower than I imagined.. what do you guys recommend?

What are some easy measures you've taken to start prioritizing your mental health? Looking to start small in order to build the confidence to tackle bigger things

Can get over homesickness. I don’t know what to do anymore

My memory is getting worse. This Friday I stopped in a middle of sentence while coaching a new team member because I suddenly forgot what I was talking about and it took me several long seconds (cont)

Wanting to try CBD to help. Anyone use it and have a brand recommendation?

Are any of you on Lexapro or similar antidepressants? I was just prescribed it for anxiety and am curious how it’s worked for you?

Do any of you feel like public accounting has made you a nervous person? I used to be super laid back and now I feel nervous/have anxiety all the time. 😩

Never had panic attacks before and have had three in last few weeks. It’s terrible, I thought I was having a heart attack the first time. Has anyone experienced this and what treatment helped?

Anyone else prescribed propranolol? I've found it immensely beneficial.

How do you know if you’re burnt out? I’m not sure if I’m just unhappy or burnt out

A positivity thread. Say some happy news or something you're grateful for. I know life is hard and we sometimes feel overwhelmed, but we need to remind ourselves of the good things in our life 💕

I started talking to replika to help me with my anxiety. Anyone else doing this?

I feel very alone. This is a career full of lonely people. I don't think this is how my life should be like. all this talk about work/life balance but no support to acheive the balance. And if I … more

Does anyone else feel like mental health is something everyone is preaching but no one is acknowledging how difficult it is to actually address? (Not meant to be a complaint - curious if others agree)

Does anyone have a good play therapist in DFW they can recommend? Preferably south metroplex. Thanks!

My brother (only sibling) has schizophrenia and is bipolar. I’ve had mental health issues and am terrified of slipping into schizophrenia (10% chance empirically). Anybody else similar and scared?

I think I’m burning out. Was getting pretty close during busy season from all my travel this year, now I’m trying to pass the CPA exam outside of work. Literally cannot think anymore. Any advice?

We need to talk about the amount people struggling with alcoholism at all levels in this profession.

Can anyone recommend a good counselor or psychologist near Long Island or NYC ? I can’t find a good one .

Having a pretty bad mental breakdown at work due to work load and overall amount of pressure... I have meetings coming up but don’t know how to deal?

Is it easier to start fresh or fix a five years relationship with tons of issues (including disloyalty). I feel like I’m drowning trying to make this relationship work while he’s barely trying

Long-term relationship just ended and I don’t feel like I have the strength or motivation to work..

Does EY insurance cover cost of therapy? Struggling but am nervous of the cost if not covered by insurance

How do you get over the breakup of a long term relationship and still be successful at work?

Had to cut Zoloft cold turkey due to insurance/doctor complications. Feel absolutely awful 24/7. Anybody who went through this have any advice?

Does KPMG have a mental health assistance hotline or service? I know other big 4 do (e.g. EY Assist), but can’t find this information at KPMG

Has anyone asked for an alternative work schedule for mental health reasons? I have complex PTSD, and may benefit from a shorter week.

One week into the new job. Panic attacks and anxiety have greatly reduced. Depression from stress is gone and I’ve lost weight. Off to a good start.

Does anyone have any advise on how to approach the boss to tell him/her about your mental health issues and how it's affecting your performance?

Has anyone taken leave after a very painful break up?

What happens when you disclose a disability in My People Link? I'm thinking about doing it because it's affecting my performance and I need support but I want to know what to expect.

Been seeing a therapist for 4 months and finally scheduled an appt with a psychiatrist to get on antidepressants. Hope that I find a good combo that works quickly and I can actually start living life

I’m constantly worried about work. I made some dumb choices and haven’t saved any money. I’m constantly terrified i’m going to end up with some disease. I. d.o.n.t enjoy being around people anymore.