Anyone else working through depression? I’m just experiencing it for the first time and finding it difficult to cope at work and to see a future in consulting.

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I am an ex-consultant. I have been depressed in the past when I was a consultant. Used to breakdown all the time. Didn’t realized it was depression for a long time. Exercise definitely helped. Opening up to my close friends helped as well. I am an Indian woman and found it hard to find a therapist i could relate to. So speaking with my closest friends about it felt like therapy. I also tried a keto diet which made a who lot of difference (weight loss, clarity and general happiness may be because of the weight loss)

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I moved out of consulting and that definitely helped too

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What was also helpful was to know that I wasn’t alone. Knowing that in itself made a whole lot of difference.

You are not alone OP. Just tell that. This is not as simple as people make it sound. It took me 2-3 years to feel like my old self again. Not sure how long this phase will last. But any time you feel down tell yourself this too shall pass.

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Hey yeah.. let me know if you just need someone to hear you out

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Thank you

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I think finding the right therapist will help. I have recommendations if you need of one who works virtually

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Thank you. I was able to find one, but would still love the recommendation. I haven’t heard of virtual therapists before.

After a multi-year intense project ended, I was overwhelmed with feelings of questioning my purpose and was suddenly wishing to not wake up in the morning — this is super unlike me. I’m normally the happy energetic optimist. I freaked myself out that I was so down and thinking about not living anymore and started seeing a therapist and eventually got on antidepressants. Is anyone going through this? Any advice on how to continue with work? I just don’t know if consulting is sustainable for me anymore

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Thanks, M1

Thanks, SC1. Sorry to hear you went through that. Was your LT disability paid? I’m considering a sabbatical, but that’s only paid at 20% for 16 weeks. Did you get a doctors note saying that you needed time off?

Thanks, A1. Seeing a therapist and working out unfortunately didn’t help me. I ultimately had to go on antidepressants (which I hated doing), but I had to weigh being suicidal with getting help. I think having my doc tell me about neurotransmitters and all that helped me realize it was out of my control. I’m happy to hear you were able to benefit though. I wish it would have worked for me... it definitely would have been cheaper!

DM if you feel low or need someone to talk to.

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