Anxious when im not busy and feel unwell/stressed when im busy. How do you all cope w/ being at a firm? What do you when you have downtime (except spiral jk)?

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Write explicit fanfiction into which I channel the depression caused by the longterm effects of the feelings you are describing

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It’s validating that I’m not the only one who does this.

I used to joke that I couldn’t figure out what was more stressful - drought or flood. 🫠 I’m in-house now but after putting in writing to all partners that I needed work, I would usually do stuff around the house (when I worked from home). In an office, I would maybe just try to make the rounds and physically go into people’s offices to see if they needed help….even if they’re in different departments.

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Golf multiple days a week

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Antidepressants helped. Also i have a hobby that I really like and that keeps me busy when im not working

Sleep more, adventure weekends and talking to family. You'll be fine.

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