Mental Health in Advertising

Hi, my partner and I were close to finalizing a house, but he mentioned that he doesn’t feel I have the same level of drive as him and that he doesn’t see me as a mother figure. When I asked if he wan… more

I received a referral code for BetterHelp, the online therapy app…don’t want to get flagged, so DM me if you want a discount and two weeks free

I’m numb to these rejection emails while simultaneously being hurt by them

Has anyone tried Toastmasters? Just trying to get better and comfortable s public speaking. Its always been very hard for me…

What type of career shift is possibble with art direction skills? Looking to transition into something else but don’t know what…

I am so broken right now. I tried a new agency and I don’t think I’m cut out for this. I’m already being removed off of an account due to executive presence which is something I got taken off of accou… more

I *deeply* need help finding a psychiatrist in New York who takes blue cross blue shield. If you have a reference or any recommendations, please pass it on 💜

Another weekend I will spend working…

I’m having the same challenges at my new job as I have had at every other job. I keep hitting the same wall when it comes to social skills & group communication, it comes off as not being committe… more

Has anyone on here tried ketamine therapy? How was your experience? I’ve been considering it and curious to hear how it’s gone for others

Hello everyone. I’m going through a rough patch. I’ve been in this line of work for many many years, and I am finding very difficult to stay focused and motivated. I am doing the best I can to be disc… more

I’ve been laid off and I’m trying to find a new role but the ghosting from Recruiters is REALLY getting to me. Someone will reach out to me, ask if I’m interested in a role and then NOT respond to me … more

**trigger warning**
Has anyone ever had a teammate/friend fired for alleged sexual harassment?…..I did recently and it’s messing with my head and I cannot stop thinking about it. I don’t know many deta… more

How to get over the depression stage? I'm freelancing for an year with a production house but I don't get salary monthly. They only pays aftr three months and the salary is so less. I'm tr… more

What’s the best way to convince my company to let me be remote? I am struggling and this is not sustainable. I am diagnosed with severe anxiety and have always had social anxiety. Commuting into nyc f… more

Have you overcome procrastination and perfectionism? How?

In short I’m in desperate need of an extended leave to deal with my mental health and in desperate need of moving to a different agency… I’m afraid of the optics of the leave happening then leaving th… more

Laid off and depressed….I’m in a real bad spot with self loathing, suffering in silence and generally feeling s****y

The ad agency I worked for 8 years really did a crazy number on my mental health. I was working 60-80 hours a week on average. I feel like I cannot take any feedback at all anymore. I went freelance and I do no l… more

Just got Wellbutrin-what has been your experience with it ?

Spoke to one of our mental health first aiders (at their prompting) about feeling down, linked to a situation at work. Next thing they dinged me in my performance review for negativity, citing what I … more

I swear this job drives me to drugs.

I quit weed for almost a month and I stopped thinking about it. Until today.

So I finished a tub of ice cream. 💀

Which is gonna exacerbate the lingering cough I hav… more

Trichotillomania. What is this. Why is this happening to me?

How do I manage the anxiety and depression from being laid off ?

Anyone else have misophonia and struggle when coworkers eat at their desks?

Sorry for dumping this here but it’s so hard to pull myself out of a mental hole right now - I know all the things that i am supposed to do - journaling, meditation, exercise. And I love to do those t… more

I thought I had a manager with zero emotional IQ. But I’m starting to realize that they’re malicious and I’m being gaslit. I’ve been dealing with the tragic death of my only family member. I’ve had CD… more

I’m exhausted.

Just a quick note to mention how fast companies return to business as usual after layoffs. Some people lose their jobs, and two minutes later, the rest of the company carries on as if nothing happened… more

Need advice, fishies. What kinds of questions do you ask a potential boss to sniff out if they’re going to be toxic or not? Btw, I’m defining toxic as someone who gaslights, undermines, steals credit,… more

I need help. I’ve been working in advertising for many years, but I don’t feel I can keep going any longer. Unfortunately, this is the only thing I know how to do, but I’m running on fumes. My heart h… more

I have been inundated with negative self talk and don’t know how to break the cycle. I feel alone, unaccomplished and failing my family.

Could be the weather (have my sad lamp) but don’t know what it i… more

Can someone tell me how I can become a mental health first aider at my work. I have had mental health issues in the past so I feel I would have the understanding and experience to help others

Our family just found out my dad may have cancer. He’s older and has been in ill health for several years, this just feels like a cherry on top of an already difficult situation. Luckily I have a sibl… more

I am feeling really down and lonely recently. I've basically sold my soul to working, and I think it has caused a lot of issues in all of the relationships I have (or had)—both friendships and rom… more

Keeping my mind busy with work was the only thing preventing me from having dark thoughts (SI) I don’t have any family, never married. I got laid-off a few days ago and I’m feeling helpless and stupid… more

Weird personal q here. Of those of you who used to realllly party, how did you tone it down? I want to quit at least the hard stuff that goes with booze. But don’t want to go full sober. So how’d you … more

I wasn’t valued enough to keep around. I worked so hard and in the end it didn’t matter.

I just terminated from my job. This has never happened to me before. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I started a new job and it is so bad that I’m doing my best to leave ASAP and it hasn’t even been two months. The team is chronically understaffed because the client won’t pay for the correct scope, t… more