Mental Health in Advertising

Sorry, I can’t. Taking a mental health weekend. Every weekend.

Anyone ever taken Paxil? It’s really helping me but I’m really tired all the time and just want to sleep all day. Any way to combat this?

Any advice or comfort for anxiety of going back into office/post-covid in general? I’m afraid of change, the stress of socialization, the pressure to be presentable, and being apart from my dog.

I started paying attention to my mental health about 6 months into the pandemic. Taking anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds for the first time in my life. Finally have them adjusted well enough tha… more

I was laid off in August. I can’t find anything and can’t seem to catch a break. Really losing hope and having some pretty dark thoughts as I stare at a list of jobs I’ve already applied to on LinkedI… more

Not Advertising relate but affecting my current health.
Is it normal to break it off with someone you’ve been seeing and talking to where everything else in your lives aligns solely for ‘sexual compatibility’ aft… more

How do you deal with overthinking? Is there a way to stop overthinking?

Therapy’s too expensive, I’ve been sleeping way too much again (12 hours +) and still waking up tired while having no appetite to the point I’m losing too much weight. I know this isn’t right but I do… more

Today, I decided to quit my job with nothing lined up because it made me miserable. I’ve never been so happy before in my life. I’m starting school in may for my masters program in psych so I can leav… more

What does self love mean? Does anyone else struggle with self love vs feeling selfish/guilty

Zoloft. Just when on it for anxiety. Who can share about their experience, good or bad? At the moment, I have ironic anxiety about what it will do to me.

Has anyone here been on Effexor? Would appreciate some insights. Thanks.

A former co-worker I didn’t like requested to connect with me on LinkedIn.

I accepted a few connection requests before coming across theirs; so their invite automatically popped up. Will LI notify the… more

Would it be bad if I change my start date? I proposed to my employer a start date 2 weeks after I quit my job, but now that I think about it, I feel like I need a week to recharge before starting a ne… more

It’s been 6 years since I’ve moved to NYC but it took this pandemic for me to realise that I’m really just an option for people I thought I was close to.

I just had to turn off my laptop and walk away for the night because I am on the verge/already breaking down a bit. I know the rest of my team had to work later (I peaked on slack) and i feel super gu… more

Would you tel your director that you just started taking stimulants ? I know there’s no real reason to, but sort of feel like being transparent

Dad had to get emergency open heart surgery over the weekend. Now me and my family are preparing to help him recover and determine what those next steps are.

While all that is happening, we’re working on a huge initiative at… more

Anyone else dealing with anxiety around the uncertainty of continued remote work? We were so dysfunctional and unproductive in the office, the thought of going back is giving me nightmares.

Has anyone else ever been mugged, jumped, attacked? I was attacked by two men in 2019 walking home from work. They beat me but thankfully didn’t rape me, which is what my mind was telling me was happe… more

Started a new job a couple months ago, and I’ve been struggling thanks to a lethal mix of COVID life, a really demanding role and pre-existing depression and anxiety. I’ve noticed myself backsliding -… more

Has anyone experienced blame shifting? In my romantic relationship we’re in sync 97% of the time but if I’ve constructive criticism, the dynamic flips, so I apologize to deescalate. I can’t ask for ch… more

I have been having chest tightest during work hours. Monday - Thursday 11am -6 and sometimes on Friday. I was freaking out that I was having a heart attack but it seems like anxiety. It’s not one thin… more

On my way to my third session with my new therapist. I think after this one is when I’ll decide if I’m going to move forward with her.

Anyone else have trouble finding the right fit?

Haven’t been able to secure a FT role since I graduated 3 years ago. I finally got through a couple of rounds of interviews and felt like the position was a perfect fit...well found out today I didn’t… more

Going on adderall tomorrow, always have had ADD but was never medicated. I’m 27 years old and normally can control/manage it but WFH is very difficult. What are people experience on Adderall ?

How much do appointments with psychiatrist cost ? Going through Teladoc and they’re asking to $229. That normal?

Just gave my two weeks notice and the company loaded multiple briefs on me that are due before I leave. I’m looking at working my last two weekends-all weekend and I am drained. The reason why I left … more

Has anyone got a job after being honest with the disability question on an application and disclosing their depression diagnosis?

Acting like I care about the work is so exhausting. Having to positively receive all the subjective client critiques and watering down the rewriting to fit their perceptions zaps me of any creative ju… more

Agency is toxic a f and now I'm under the microscope. Should I quit? I have no passion/energy left and feel drained every day. Have some emergency savings to get me 6+ months and really just want… more

Hi anyone has BPD? familiar or expert in the area? What would you advise a BPD person to not react impulsively? i just got cancelled bcs of a worklod of the person im seeing. Tho - it makes sense, i f… more

I can’t seem to check my attitude and desire to shit all over everyone. Everyone ELSE is dumb, incompetent, lazy, irritating and unhelpful. I KNOW that is not the case and I’m just really having a ha… more

Hey. Anyone have experience with paranoid skitsophrenics with severe anxiety that refuse medication?

Everyone talking about how great it is to work here makes me afraid to leave. I’m not having the same experience, I feel excluded. Is it really worse everywhere else?

I live alone and was pet sitting (an adorable bunny) for around 1.5 months and she finally went back to her human yesterday. It’s been a while since I felt this alone. Like I really need to take care … more

Reached out to a friend for support and they’ve gone silent on me without a response. 5+ days. It essentially adds to the hurt I was hoping to quell. I want to cut them out but feel weird to. Thoughts… more

Has anyone here had experience with BetterHelp? I’m looking for a solid teletherapy platform that won’t break the bank but willing to spend if they’re arguably worth it. Thanks!

I was recently diagnosed with high functioning bipolar II disorder and was prescribed a mood stabilizer. I’m worried it may impact my creativity. Would anyone be open to sharing their experiences?

Have any of you had to go through multiple different therapists and found one that you enjoy meeting with consistently? Hating myself rn but don’t want to talk to the one therapist i have met with 3x … more