Hey everyone. Happy Holiday’s. I was curious to hear any stories about small business owners that have depression on here.

I am a small business owner that has an online service business primarily helping other small local business owners in their cities get more traffic and customers. I also have depression and it’s not due to any situation, it’s just there.

For those of you that don’t have depression, I explain it other like a migraine, severe headache, or even a very bad upset stomach from eating something bad. You can either wait for it to pass (leaving you useless for a day or even days) or you can push through and try your hardest to make it work. (and just deal)

My depression can actually wipe me out. But because I have clients, I just push through to keep them successful.

I was just curious if there are any other small business owners here that that have depression, anxiety, or other mental illnesses? I know for me, it makes normal everyday business situations, that much harder. But I love what I do so I just push through.

Would love to hear any of your stories or how it impacts you. Thanks and I’m wishing you all good success as we get closer to the end of the year. May next year be even better :)

  • HoseBeeLion-@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Small business owner. 24/7 access business that Make really good money but have severe depression, anxiety, OCD, and substance abuse. I have owned the business for the last 10 years. Being a business owner is a grind. Some days I wake up and wish I had a regular 9-5 job.

    • musicfanatic85@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I’m really sorry to hear that. I’m glad the business is doing well though. I’m trying to get mine to that next level while going through the rest. It’s definitely a grind but I hated all the ones I worked for. Never going back, that’s for sure. But I know a lot of people that love the clock in clock out get paid mentality. It’s definitely easier that’s for sure.

      • HoseBeeLion-@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        Thanks OP, Remember to allocate some time for yourself. Hitting the gym and talking to a therapist has helped and recommend it for everyone but especially entrepreneurs, we deal with lots of ups and downs with running a business.