Resigned from my job a couple weeks ago and had a plan to effectively use my time to study for a entrance exam for professional school. Although I do feel some relief from leaving, I am also cont'd

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Try to really focus on what triggers your anxiety or depression. I’m 27 and a few years ago my anxiety was destroying my health. I was able to pinpoint it to a lot of the relationships in my life and I ended several toxic friendships and deleted several of my social media accounts that didn’t really add any positivity. After that, every aspect of my life improved.

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This is helpful. And I am glad you've gotten better!

Definitely see a therapist, preferably one who specializes in treating anxiety. I just saw one and it was highly valuable for me. Medication is an option but we are all different so it may not be a fit for you. Better to try to unpack your traumas and insecurities (we all have them) fix your mindset and thought processes with a therapist before going the drug route.

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25 and also experiencing similar things although not clinical. For me, it was about quarter life crisis. I found it helpful to slowly make changes, accept open-ended questions, rather than tackling my feelings in a therapy section. This is just what’s personally worked for me. Hope you’ll find your way too! Congrats on making the leave and always have faith :)

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Thank you for this. Very much appreciated!

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still experiencing alot of the same issues ( depression, anxiety, tired all of the time, irritability). Aside from therapy, how can I better understand what may be causing these issues and get better?

What stage of life are you in? Where on the promotional ladder did you leave? Have a family? How long did you have the issues before you resigned?

25, worked at the firm right after undergrad. Promoted to Consultant last year. No children but I financially support my parents and currently live with them. I've struggled with depression since college but it worsened when I was working and my anxiety increased as well. Also gained a significant amount of weight. So I know all of the issues haven't started as a result of the job but they didn't get any better either. Just looking for ways to improve mentally

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Are you taking meds? It was the only way for me to break through

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