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 :)

  • Majestic-Pickle5097@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’m not sure if I depressed or not but there are days I don’t want to continue doing this and the future seems bleak. I constantly feel I’m falling behind my peers with good paying jobs and that I am letting my family down by not having a job with a company 401k/insurance and benefits.

    I haven’t been diagnosed with depression though. I shared that I feel down sometimes with my doctor but she gave me some vitamins for brain health (I don’t notice any difference). It’s been about 6 years now running this business and I am tired but I don’t know what else I could do…

    I actually have been applying for jobs the last year or so but haven’t received a call back for an interview so that doesn’t give me much confidence to get a “normal” job.

    • musicfanatic85@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I’m really sorry to hear how you feel. Yeah burnout and depression is rough. You want to leave the business you own and get a “normal” job? Do you really think that will be the answer?

      • Majestic-Pickle5097@alien.topBEnglish
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        10 months ago

        I’m not sure if it’s the answer. I know I wouldn’t be running an entire business that way, I wouldn’t have near the responsibility. We are currently open 7 days a week from 9 am - 10pm and I have to be available at all times.