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5 things that bring you joy every day, even in a global pandemic:

Mine? A good cup of coffee in the morning, my snuggly dog, the gift of exercise, candles, my family group text.

Hey guys, is it normal to be working 60+ hours a week? How to you deal with a non stop work culture?

Not sure if this is the right place for it, but I'm having a lot of anxiety around a relationship that started during. We've been together for 5 months, exclusive for about 1. I wasn't sur… more

What made you feel life was “worth it” again?

Has anyone else really struggled with compulsion and anxiety/doing things impulsively? My entire life I’ve always gotten away with doing things by the skin of my teeth and feeling a rush from getting … more

I’ve fallen into a slump recently. I feel highly unmotivated and without any energy. I’m not currently working and I’m supposed to be looking for a job right now, yet the drive is not there. I created… more

I’ve been struggling a lot this week with a lot of mistakes at work. Feeling incompetent. This isn’t normal for me, but I am dealing with the recent death of one of my parents as well as just...everyt… more

I’ve reached out to 10 different family members in separate messages this past Sunday about something important. Everyone read it. Absolutely no one responded. Feeling super defeated. If aunts, uncles… more

Does anyone know of any bipolar support groups ? Looking to connect with people who understand and deal with the daily struggle .

Has anyone divorced a BPD person? I need some tips on how to handle this or to even start this. I have a kid, so this is my biggest concern. The spouse is in denial of having BPD and wasn’t diagnosed … more

Might have been asked here already, but I can’t find it: When do you inform a new boss that you have a “weekly 45 minute doctor appointment” (aka therapy)? Should you bring it up before you sign an of… more

So how are you going to make it through Election Day? (Mental health post, please keep apolitical.)

Has anyone else noticed they’re stressed without “feeling” stressed? I don’t feel as stressed as when I was in college. However, I’m still on the job hunt and I think stress is manifesting itself with… more

Anyone else feel like they are in a rut? Any tips on how to get out of it?

I was doing fine for most of the year, but recently feel like I’ve lost all motivation. Stopped exercising, not sleeping as w… more

Having one of those weeks where all my decks and ideas are not landing. I get flustered and overthink which leads to more mistakes. I’m taking it really hard on myself.

In a fortunate position where I could have a job offer for a really exciting opportunity by the end of the week. But... it sounds like it’s going to be a ton of work, and I’m battling a year’s-worth o… more

Hate how ugly I look. I guess there’s nothing I can change about that but having to see myself in zoom meetings is ):

I left an agency where I’d been working with a toxic boss for almost a decade. One year into my new job it’s clear my new boss is just the same. New boss doesn’t listen, undermines me, blames me const… more

How do you know that your depressed and not just “feeling bad”?

Things Enablers at work say about Narc Bosses/ Coworkers-
1. That’s just how they are
2. They’re having a bad day (bad day 2,371)
3. They don’t know any better (they’re 45)
4. It’s all in your head - they’re like that with… more

Does anyone know of, or know how to find, a good employment lawyer in NYC? I believe I’m experiencing discrimination related to mental health issues, and I want to consult with someone to understand m… more

Idk what it is about this pandemic but I’m so depressed. I can’t even find the motivation to get up anymore. Everything hurts. It’s been a really rough year for everyone but for me especially. My mom … more

I’ve been struggling since the pandemic with a mix of adhd, anxiety, and depression. I have it under control most of the time, but my overwhelming emotions (tears!) creeped in a couple times during di… more

Any Nashville based 🐠 here? Looking for any personal recommendations on a great therapy practice for a friend... figured I’d ask before I do some research for her on psychology today, etc!

How do you find out if you have a mental issue, or you just suck at certain things? I’m apprehensive of seeing a therapist - maybe just an innate mistrust of people who have everything to benefit by c… more

Has anyone had an experience with notifying HR about an anxiety and depression diagnosis? I live and work in California for a large holding company, in case that’s of any consequence.

I’m running on empty in the positivity department, truly. 2 decades in NY and I’ve never felt this alone. Can someone hear me out?

Trying to be constantly self-aware is fucking exhausting. Especially when your job hinges on how people react to your personality.

I’m depressed as hell and the last thing I want to do is try to be ki… more

Anyone here have good treatments for SAD? I have a light box, was wondering if taking vitamin d would help too

I think I need to go back to therapy. I was going to one for a while but didn’t feel like he fully understood or addressed my needs. Does anyone have a good therapist you can recommend? NYC area.

I hate micromanagers so much. I want to quit so badly, but I’m scared of being unemployed during a pandemic.

I am on an active job hunt though. So hoping this is a step in the right direction?

Is anyone else feeling worse by checking Instagram or going out on walks? I live alone in nyc, and used to love taking long walks with a podcast. Now it feels like a constant, blatant reminder of how … more

Hi, I’m new to the group.. my husband was just recently diagnosed with schizophrenia. but we’re currently apart (long-distance) due to jobs, until next year. I know he’s having a hard time grasping t… more

How do you correct bad aspects in your character that you unconsciously got from your parents?

It drives me insane that a lot of “successful” people in this industry are majorly guilty of brown-nosing and throwing people under the bus.

Guys. I’m so. effing. depressed.

Long term solutions (therapy, exercise, nutrition, hobbies, etc.) aside, how do you power through depression and get work done in the short term? Any tips?

How have you gotten over having parents who are “catastrophists” (everything is a disaster, always)? Yes, I am in therapy for this. Yes, it still impacts me every day, including making me feel erratic… more

I get anxious this time around every week.

How do you all cope with the Sunday Blues?