Recently diagnosed chronic anxiety and depression. Currently leading 2 pitches and an enormous campaign. Have multiple panic attacks a day even on meds. Quit and find new industry or stick it out?

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Are you in cognitive behavioral therapy right now in addition to the meds? I highly recommend getting it before making an industry change decision.

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If you like what you do, try to stick it out bc leaving reinforces avoidance behavior and perpetuates anxiety. It’s a vicious cycle. But health always comes first. Try therapy along with the meds and give it some time. Still not working? Then yea maybe look into less stressful work environments. Good luck!

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Should also say that I otherwise enjoy what I do.

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