I’ve been struggling with finding the right antidepressant. I started a few months ago but had really bad side effects and stopped (headaches, lethargy, nausea, inability to concentrate). The withdrawal is just as bad. I’ve noticed that I made mistakes when my mind was in a haze and just can’t seem to work. I think I need to find an antidepressant that works for me but I’m nervous it’s going to make work that much harder. Do I tell someone at my firm? If so, how?

Anyone know where can I get a take home COVID test? Need to buy one for a wedding I’m going out of state.

The person I’m seeing has been responding to my texts days later (only a recent development) and it’s making me anxious. They have been busy the past two weeks with PhD exams and their last message was them planning when they could see me again (in a really flirty way too), so logically I know the delay is not a sign of disinterest. But I have an anxious attachment style (if that’s not obvious) and my therapist is on leave right now, so I’m struggling. Do any of you have any advice?

Told my partner that I am experiencing severe covid symptoms and that am running around trying to get a test (very difficult where I am located right now). His response was to call him later today when I am *finally* at my desk to discuss a matter which requires work over the weekend. Is this normal?

Anyone got fever or chills after second vaccine shot ? How did you deal with it? Tylenol?

Just wanna ask, is it normal for Director or partner to change the whole story line just one day before the client meeting in other firms? Is it normal that we work every week till 2am and woke up at 6-7 before the client meeting day? The work is just non stop. I’m having spinal and neck issues because of this. My PT saw my x-ray today and said at this age, my neck is very concerning. I’m so sad now and don’t know what I am doing in my life.. Did I work my ass off so to become a slave?

I still see the eyes of my patients as they are intubated and the fear they projected. So many died. My heart hurts for them, their families and all of those who cared for them until the end. Having some serious PTSD from this pandemic.

Does anyone use Attain by Aetna? They’re offering a free Apple Watch but the only catch is you have to exercise. Seems too good to be true lol

PSA: yesterday I was depressed. Instead of looking at my phone more and continuing to apply to jobs, I went for a walk sand phone. I felt SO much better after. Take time to get away from a screen!

I work in busy clinic, recently failed N95 fit testing. I can only wear device that is being secured for ER & ICU staff. How can I continue to work if I cannot help take care of patients? Help

Just got diagnosed at 24. I’m always a little weary of taking new medicines as I have dealt with increased anxiety the past two years. How do low doses of vyvanse make you feel? Does your heart race by a lot?

Anyone got ST Disability for burning out/anxiety/depression without seeing a therapist? For those that got STD how often are you required to see a doctor to stay on STD? Need a real break/refresher

We’re considering discontinuing our emergency clinic due to staff burnout. However, the next closest ER is more than an hour away. How do we break the news to clients?

Idk if it was the weather in NY or the knowledge that interim/October is just around the corner, but I had some major busy season scaries today. What do you do to calm yourselves before the storm?

Have any of you guys unknowing alienate people and/or self sanatorium as a result of your ADHD? I have the inattentive subtype, so people often think I’m disinterested or not present.

Referred to BCG and McKinsey and needing to run a couple cases in the next two weeks, mostly over weekends. Anyone willing to help me out??

I had a lot of experience with this but am a little rusty. 😅💖

CW: the peloton ad is white culture

Recently considering an ADA for my ADHD. Has anyone done this and understand how this would be written up? What should I suggest from my therapist? I do all the things I can to stay organized and on task but I still forget little things and make seemingly careless mistakes which are not careless at all.

New to cannabis area. Anyone here have tips on where to find medically reliably research that shows efficacy of CBD oil (specifically) to treat diseases?

Other than PubMed, Medline, UpToDate.

What are ways to deal with high latency mricroservice in a given region. Given that it's Cpu utilization is not exhausted.. So no vertical scaling ???

I’m always amazed by fight choreography and how much training goes into it. Do you have a favorite fight scene? Being a fight choreographer would be such a cool job.

Hi Fishes,

I am holding an offer of 7.8 LPA, for position of project manager and my YOE is 4.8.

Can anyone let me know if the offer is underpaid?

Hey Sharks!

Is it possible to get onsite job offers while working in India?
How to apply?
What is the correct process?
Can you please guide, provide some tips?

TIA!

Any experience in transitioning from a laid back boutique to a more traditional V100? Mid-level associate and the increase in billables would be 350 more. Am I giving up too good of a thing?

I am so tired of my sister and mom, and the pressure they apply on me to get married, 32 year old female and I have not met someone yet. I was in a relationship last year for a year and he turned out to be a very mean person and they now don’t trust me at all and want me to marry the first nice guy I go on a date with even if I have no attraction at all, and if I go on a couple of dates and I don’t feel it, they question my judgement. I feel like dying from the pressure.

Anyone know how many people from The Many got laid off today? Seems bad

Which firm has the most prestigious risk practice (i.e. Internal audit, cyber security etc.)?

I'm having an argument with an institution and I can't tell whether I'm playing the stupid game where you win the stupid prizes or they are. Maybe both of us!

Highest ranked program between Darden, Tuck, LBS, INSEAD, Fuqua, and Ross?

I joined cognizant in june 2021 and 2 months notice period was mentioned in offer letter.
What would be my notice period now? 3 or 2?
I am senior associate.
Unable to find np details in portal.

Creatives: what’s the worst idea you’ve ever presented to your boss? Bonus points if it was made

I am pursuing a career in international arbitration and commercial litigation and of course having a hard time finding any applicable entry level positions. I would be grateful for any advice or insight. Thank you.

Everyone knows a junior and a mid-level in my practice group are hooking up (they tried to block everyone on Instagram stories but forgot a few people so it leaked). Is this a conflict of interest?

Typically salary range for project sourcing specialist in Houston, Texas with 10+ years of experience in oil and gas, manufacturing? Daily tasks surpass my pay grade and title responsibilities. Researching current market value.

I accepted a $115K base salary, 13% bonus, 10k sign on bonus (scientist supervisor) job and two weeks later, got a $135K base, 17% bonus, and 15K sign on bonus (Senior scientist role) offer from another company. Should I accept the new offer ? How do I tell the previous company about this? Also, I’ve already negotiated with the first company and the $115K base is the negotiated salary. I really do not prefer one company over the other. They’re both great! I’m very confused here. TIA🙏

Any recommended courses or books on customer care/cust success analytics or marketing analytics in general?

How is BSS projects in Ericsson? Need inputs on wlb for women employee

Are there any openings in enterprise profitability team in PWC sdc?

Good morning! I am wanting to serve the dental patient population in Columbus OH. I am looking for a new opportunity in Columbus OH.

If you’re reading this, go drink some water!

Choose to be happy today

When I was going into courtrooms, a bad night of sleep didn’t matter-I’d snap to attention as soon as I got into court. I’m doing phone hearings now and the focus isn’t there as much. Any ideas?

What did y’all actually want to be when you grew up?

question of the day: why did you join this bowl? Since I asked, I will start: I’ve been on a journey of recovery from legal-overachiever-workaholism. Changed jobs, city and environment and still working hard to recover from burnout that is, unfortunately, part and parcel of the legal profession.

Does anyone have any advise when it comes to navigating getting help and your firm. I had a tough month mentally. But I reached out to my local bar’s LAP. I’m starting the process of seeing a therapist. But my dreads still here. I’m panicking about being short on hours, falling behind on my cases and explaining to my boss I know I’m behind at work but I am working on it. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

Guilt and shame about working in a legal position for years where, instead of using my law degree (was supposed to do legal work per the job posting), I served as a personal assistant to my boss/did nothing for maybe half the time. I feel like I was paid for work I didn't do. I've since left that job but the guilt and shame remains. I feel that I lack the character of a lawyer and that I am unworthy of the profession. I don't know how to make up for the lost years or how to forgive myself.

Anyone here willing to share their firsthand experience of searching for and selecting a therapist? My wife was kind enough to vet a few through our church and her friends, but wondering if I might find a better fit with a therapist who specializes in working with lawyers or small business owners.

3rd yr here in a mid size firm. I’ve been struggling in the mental health dept. I was on leave for 3 wks and have returned to work in June. However, i still feel like a corpse everyday and have zero motivation to do anything. I have noticed my work product declining and I feel extremely burnt out with no hope for the future. I have been trying to get appointment with a psychiatrist but they are either not working or booked up. I want to get better but don’t know where/who to turn to. Advice?

Wish apps like BetterHelp were free. I can’t afford healthcare or therapy (I’m unemployed, and yes, I’ve tried seeking pro bono therapy options — no place anywhere nearby offers it.) I really need a therapist I can talk to on at least a weekly basis to just unpack so much that’s bogging me down to the point of being unable to function some days, but it’s just so cost prohibitive! What sucks is everyone assumes this career hands you median wages on a platter but I’m worse off than I’ve ever been.

I’ve had a really tense, emotionally exhausting week. Things wrapped up yesterday and now my body feels so strung out and exhausted. Any tips for coming down from being so strung out without relying on toxic habits and just shutting down/procrastinating? (My brain is saying “go for a run” and my body is getting stuck picking at my eyebrows for two hours) I feel like my central nervous system is on a roller coaster.

Is it me or does depression in big law mostly affect single overworked women around age 30?

Any 🐠 here with fibromyalgia that have managed to deal with sudden flare ups impacting timeline of return of deliverables? Yesterday and today have been complete washes due to first, all over body pain and today, added brain fog and extreme fatigue. I can’t think, can barely lift a pinky. I have items that I expected to get out but are now taking longer and not getting the focus I’d usually bring. Has FM interrupted your schedule before and how did you deal with it?

Gripe- there is no room for a sick day in this profession. Big closing coming up. Have a bad cold. Have billed 40+ hours in the last 3 days.

Why do lawyers celebrate a culture of poor health?

Most/Least stressful areas of practice (in either transition or litigation)

Mental health issues in our profession are finally being recognized. While mental health issues are not unique to lawyers, the profession and it's client service mantra present unique challenges.

Does anyone have any experience working with a Life Coach/Therapist to help in this industry and just overall? I realize I get in my own way by overthinking and I have trouble executing. Also realizing I doubt myself/ability, so it subconsciously holds me back from implementing things I want to do/achieve. Any recommendation(s) is greatly appreciated!

People with depression in big law- how do you manage? How do you meet your hours? The lack of support/training and being remote has been very hard on me.

Burnout: cyclical and becomes so debilitating that I find myself unable to do simple every day tasks. How often do you burnout? What does it entail for you?