Anyone else dealing with depression/anxiety? How do you deal with the demands of work (sometimes I feel my anxiety can even push me to work harder) but also take care of yourself?

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I feel the same way. Work out, especially when traveling. Don't party if it's a school night.

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Good diet helps a lot too. Also, seek professional help if you haven't already. Meds/therapy work. You deserve to be happy and self fulfilled.

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D2- you said that you are doing meds without a therapist. I would highly recommend adding a therapist to the mix and I would plan on seeing one for years. I can relate to your question about managing your mental health and your ambitions. I would say this- at this stage, in your current job, do what is good for your mental health (aka avoid things that trigger mania or depression). I would very seriously prioritize getting your bipolar under control with the right psychiatrist and psychologist. I think that you can find a combo that will work for you. Once you have this well managed (and I think that it is possible), you will be able to easily go for your dreams. If you go for your dreams while not adequately giving his condition the time and attention it deserves, you might experience a lot of setbacks (it getting in the way and causing issues for you), that can be bad for your self esteem and reputation. Bipolar has the potential to cause some super serious long-term consequences in your life (aka financially bc of the risk taking behavior during mania), so I would get it under control and then move on. If you have it well managed, this will trickle over to other areas of your life too (aka having a high quality relationship and friendships). Trust that you will find the right balance and when you do, you will be able to go after your dreams. You can still work towards them now, but I would not work towards them at the expense of not taking the time to go to therapy. Bipolar is a chemical medical condition and you should not feel ashamed. Even when it sucks to take care of it (the time commitment, dealing with health insurance companies), your future self and everyone who loves you will be so glad that you did. Re: reaching your goals- it is not over until it is over and you will always be able to go after your dreams. Good luck!

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Therapy+ self care+ yoga+ acupuncture+ sleep+ nutrition+exercise+ patience with yourself

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I'm on a steady dose of clonazepam right now - not cool - anxiety is just ridiculous - probably looking for a new job soon

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Seek help. As someone who had to start seeking help due to anxiety while at this job, I can tell you that it makes a world of difference. Post a burner email address if you want someone to talk to about it.

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Therapy + Meditation + Adderall + work out every morning

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I relate. PwC and D both had layoffs recently. I have only been here 1 year. First pressure of interviews, now pressure to constantly keep up.

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OP, I went through bad phases of anxiety late last year and saw a therapist for about 4 months. Of all the things he suggested, reading up on cognitive behavioral therapy and working out daily helped me the most. That's a pseudo quick fix that I can suggest. You can get that book on Amazon. I'm in much better place right now because of that

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Know your limits and when you really need a day off for self care, take it. I struggle with this, but if I don't do it, I pay for it for sometimes as long as three weeks.

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Please remember this is not a sprint though our professional culture sub-consciously makes us believe it is. It's a marathon and if you don't take care of yourself, you won't reach the finish line even if you are running at 100 mph right now. Do your work well, set limits which are acceptable and take care of you physical and mental well being

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Our job is based upon the premise of seeking experts to help us solve problems that we cannot solve ourselves. Dealing with anxiety is no different. I spent years worried about talking to someone about it for fear of losing my edge or disqualifying myself for certain types of work. Having sought help and finding a balance that makes me happy and yet still able to operate at a high level in our firm, I can tell you this: you will never, ever, for one moment, regret taking that first step.

Again, please post a burner email if you want someone to talk to. More than willing to share my experience. Our profession is rife with people who suffer from anxiety. Don't let it overtake you.

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Careful on medication. It does not work for everyone.

I'm a new analyst struggling with bipolar. I felt like I wasn't function this year - still changing medications and treatment with no counseling. I almost don't feel cut out for this line of work

D2 try something else if it's severe.

https://golantern.com - remote evidence based therapy

Also if the current network is burning you out, please change the ple you work with. That is one of the advantages of consulting. I am sure there are better ppds and projects where you might feel more comfortable

So I had a breakdown in college after being a totally high performing, really workaholic student. Had to drop out of a masters program to deal with myself, but had the Deloitte offer in hand. It's not BAD i.e. Not schizophrenic, hallucinating. But when I'm depressed I can't deliver at work, and it's hard to be client facing when manic. I want this, and I want to do go to B school, and I want to pivot to venture capital eventually because that's what I really want to do. But I don't know if need to temper my expectations of myself or keep powering on

Not to derail the original thread

Ok, best to get professional help specific to your disorder. I think despite the breakdown, be grateful you are self-aware and have identified the disorder. Good luck.

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