Mental Health in Advertising

Advertising isn’t the only field that experiences this type of situation. Most people learn differently from others, still others like myself with ADHD and my grandson on the autism spectrum, we defin… more

This Kanye thing sucks for a multitude of reasons but as a person w bipolar disorder he’s our main representation (or Demi Lovato and they’re also terrible). The stigma is already so bad but every tim… more

Manager made it clear he isn’t happy with how I’ve been doing some of my work lately. His messages to me instantly brought up a whole mental can of worms. I felt myself physically having a panicked re… more

How does one cope with back to back meetings all day every day with no break in between? I’m trying to balance being proactive and there at work but I’m also not really able to do my job or do things … more

My last therapist keeps coming up in my mind. I left her when I moved to a new area before COVID dug in and frankly it felt like leaving a girlfriend. She also disclosed in the final session that she … more

Any recs for a good therapist in NYC? Especially for dealing with burnout/anxiety/perfectionism

How do you break up with a therapist or cut back on the cadence of your sessions? Trying to figure out what to say. Feel like I’m struggling to make the conversations last the whole session.

Placed on a PIP at my old job; thriving & managing a direct report of my own in my new role.

Why does the perception my old team have of me still drive me crazy? It really sucked having a brutal & cutthro… more

What’s the best way to meet new people in LA? Just moved here and only know a couple of people. Need advice!

How much do I have to grind before I’m just dust??

Are other people going completely stir crazy? With perma WFH and the Omicrom surge still not quite over, not to mention the fact that it’s 2 degrees here right now, I have no social life, the only per… more

Subject: Unionising adland, the branding world, PR, production, market research etc.

Date 📆: 2nd of February
Time ⏰: 7-8pm
Place 📍: Zoom

Want to talk about the key issues affecting us all as workers in the creative communications sector? Stuff lik… more

Friends, I was offer an opportunity to move to a warmer state to work at an agency I like. My kid who is 13 is (understandably ) hating me. How can I deal with this in a supportive and compassionate w… more

For the sake of my mental health I have GOT to get some sort of physical routine going, but it was 12 degrees today so there is no way I’m running in that weather. Should I pick up some sort of at-hom… more

Anyone have any promo codes for Better Help? I’m in a really bad place mentally and need something flexible like that but don’t have $250+ to spend right now on my broken brain and heart.

Just wanted to say my every day life has improved since I've started taking medication for my depression and anxiety. 🙏🏽🎉

Anyone quit their job without another one lined up due to mental health strain? Did it work out? I’m so exhausted in my current role. I truly hate it. Hate my boss. Everyday I feel myself sink into a deeper depression and my anxiety is … more

I ordered nachos from the same place twice today

Hey guys, I work in this crazy place where people are calling stating they have flu/cold symptoms, and they are told they are required to come to the office anyways until they can show their Covid tes… more

💪Do you have a resolution this year?

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My aunt who lives alone had a seizure on Christmas and we just found out it’s grade 4 glioblastoma brain cancer.
Does anyone have guidance for how to handle knowing this news? It’s not curable and we don’t know how lon… more

🎇What’s your biggest win from 2021?

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About a month ago, someone I really care for and love told me something that essentially implied I’m not worth time, energy or presence. That they are unable to give that. It’s literally broken me sin… more

My parents got incredibly angry and threatened to “end up in the hospital” and “disown” me after I told them I want to marry my partner, who comes from a different religion. My partner is amazing and … more

Feeling super down… this year was supposed to be one of the sweetest Christmas holidays, first Christmas with our new baby boy. But instead its turning out to be one of the hardest ones. My grandparen… more

Going through severe depression right now since I lost my job for the second time this year and feel so hopeless with the pandemic and state of the world. Just needed somewhere to vent since I am goin… more

Holidays are tough. It’s tough when your family outright ignores your coming out and doesn’t ask about your partner. It’s tough when they criticize you when it’s supposed to be a happy time. It’s toug… more

🎄How do you plan to recharge over the holiday? Are you taking time off? Do you plan to reset or rest at all before the New Year?

Drop your plans or ideas below! 👇

Not looking for pity-just to vent.

Lost my job last week and just said goodbye to my grandmother who’s on hospice care (she’s been declining for a while, just making her comfortable at this point. Sad? Yes, tragic… more

I’m supposed to be off today but instead I’m being messaged and trying to figure out a budget discrepancy because the plan was changed so many times. I’ve had conversations with my director about burn… more

Wrapping up 2021...

Do you have any reflections on this year? Biggest takeaways? How will you close it out?

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My wife and I just moved and I know a lot of people in the area from school/growing up. My wife is not from around the area and she feels lonely. She is trying to make new friends (which isn’t easy) a… more

My amazing boss is leaving. They have been a champion for me and the best leader I’ve ever had. I am devastated. I’ve usually had ok to not great managers so have never experienced this feeling before… more

I think I’m ready to be 100% sober. Used to be a big drinker in my 20s, but as my 40s are creeping up on me the allure is gone, and I’ve been drinking less and less lately. Whenever I’ve gone out, I u… more

Recently wrapped up my time with a therapist and looking for a good app the continue working independently on my mental health. I’ve heard good things about Sanvello, Jour, Real and Shine. Curious if … more

Title out of date, but finally at a job where the Sunday scaries aren’t that bad.

What a way to end 2021

How do you deal with people who use their check ins as a time to emotional dump on you? I’m all for listening and trying to help but it’s becoming SO taxing on my own mental health.

I’m stressed lately and like 90% sure I’m having night terrors, does anyone have experience with this? Toddlers get them but it’s less common in adults. I wake up feeling disoriented and in danger and… more