Mental Health in Advertising

I had a panic attack yesterday because I heard more layoffs at work. Past 3 were women laid off in a company with already few of us and I was convinced I am next. They sponsor me so I may have to leav… more

I feel like my boss’s boss really doesn’t like me. It’s making me very insecure and feeling unappreciated. I get great feedback from my boss but then it goes to her boss and all my ideas are being shu… more

My dog passed away early this week and i honestly have no desire to work, but I don’t feel like i can take time off because i just came back from vacation.

So burnt out. Been an assistant too long and looking but no one is hiring. My current salary doesn’t cover rent and wide is in school. Have no motivation to work.

How are you remaining positive and mentally strong through COVID?

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I have covid. Husband positive. We are both so sick. Every day so far gets worse. When a fever hits, I get so emotional, incredibly weepy. It’s debilitating. Is this common symptom? Cont

I'm unemployed and my lease is up soon and I have no idea what to do. I don't live near family and my dog has behavioral issues and I've never been so stressed before in my life.

Been out of work for months. I’m trying to stay positive and pretend I’m fine to my family, but seeing them go off to school the sitting alone is so difficult today. I know I’m a good creative, but I … more

I’m wondering if I have a mild form of trichotillomania or it’s just a symptom of anxiety. Since young, but especially recently, I’ve had a bad habit of picking my hair, I’d run my fingers through my … more

Is 20k in cash savings enough to quit a horrible, wrong fit job in this economy? Bringing me down mentally and physically )I know, join the club but it’s getting bad).

I’m so sick and tired of trying so hard to prove myself for nothing at all, I started a new gig remotely and I’m practically not acknowledged as part of the team and I’m fucking tired of it while havi… more

Honestly can we normalize the need to just have a good cry? I am so incredibly frustrated and no amount of reframing, constructive criticism, fall down 9 times get up 10 bullshit is working.

Like my w… more

This week has really gotten me down. It’s like all of this hate being spewed in our country is a cancer that is eating away at my soul. I know that’s over dramatic but I am just exhausted both mentall… more

Anyone else still pulling all nighters while WFH? I feel like mine haven’t been as occasional as they should be lately...

I am so burnt out. I wanted to take a week off but things happened on my team so I had to continue working. I’ve been working every weekend and honestly, my performance is going down the drain. Rather… more

I started a new job during COVID at a super hard agency. I just got the worst performance review of my life and I’m so embarrassed. I’m working 12 hour days and I feel like I’m failing at everything. … more

I wish I’d never been born.

Seems I’m finally outta’ rope, at the end of my rope.

Has anyone here done a medically approved treatment of depression using psilocybin? Saw a report about it on 60 Minutes and was curious if it really helps.

I can’t change my sleeping habits for shit and it’s starting to really affect me. I can lay in bed at 1am and only fall asleep at 4/5 am sometimes even 6/7am then I wake up at 9-10 am. Sometimes I inv… more

Serious question - what if I’m not good enough? 2.5 yrs in and my shit is still getting rewritten

Anyone gone No Contact with family members? Did you just do a hard exit stage left? Or did you let them know your boundaries and why you won’t be in contact with them any longer?

Like many people, I have been experiencing a roller coaster of anxiety in recent months. I’ve gotten it more under control by cutting down on the news I watch, and trying to not think about work after… more

I’ve been an assistant for 3 years (in two different agencies) and have been applying, reaching out and networking but nothing has gotten me to get to the next level. I really need an increase in sala… more

Does anyone have trauma from their previous work experiences that have carried into how you work currently?

I used to never get stressed or anxious. If I made a mistake, I’d fix it and move on with no … more

Living abroad in a much more conservative country.

Casual dating is very looked down upon here and I'm going to lose my mind 😔

I just want someone to cuddle me without all these expectations that w… more

A few weeks ago I had a boss make fun of me on a call for looking “gloomy” and he wouldn’t let it go. He kept yelling in a joking way at me to ‘cheer up’ in front of others on a zoom call. I wasn’t be… more

I’ve had a lot of death in life. Lost a dear friend to suicide at 22, my father at 27, my closest grandparent at 30. Others in between.
It’s been confirmed that someone I’ve known since I was born was… more

Can you get a Doctor’s note for time off? My workload has increased tenfold, and while I am grateful to still have a job but my depression is unbearable from working 24/7 and being burnt out. I cry al… more

I honestly feel like I’m in the wrong job. People tell me I’m talented, however, I also have those who keep bringing me down. Every day I am genuinely scared to go to work because I’m afraid I might g… more

How are you managing your mental health after six-ish months of COVID and quarantine? Advice, insights, venting — I’m interested in hearing it all.

Is working from home beneficial or detrimental for y… more

Genuinely don’t know where else to ask this, but does anyone else has almost opposite political views than their parents? I feel like it’s ruining my relationship with my mother. Every conversation we… more

Learning Disabilities in an era of diversity and inclusion; Best way to approach it? Do we embrace it and be outspoken? Is it still taboo?
Bob Greenberg is dyslexic and he went on to accomplish a lot.
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This is the only bowl I can think to post in, but I'm really feeling it today. Has anyone lost their best friend (i.e. through time/growing up) and feel like none of their current friends could li… more

My 40yr sister just finished residency, got a job in ny. My father (68) is flying from ny to ca to help her move. Big (actually lil) brother in me wants someone to drive cross country with her. But th… more

I know I’m very lucky to have my job right now. However I’m conflicted and unmotivated because we’ve been busier than ever and I’m getting so burnt out. No raises or promotions so it’s making it reall… more