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 :)

  • ContributionSuch2655@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have experienced everything you mentioned. Also have/had service business. As you mentioned, we can show up for clients because we are committed to that but other tasks seem impossible sometimes.

    Two thoughts:

    1. I saw a counselor for 2 years in college. It was “free” as a service of the school. It helped IMMENSELY. I have tried to find another counselor off and on since then and haven’t been able to line anything up for one reason or another.
    2. I saw a naturopath and got on testosterone and it has helped with way more than just my “performance.” I hardly remember my 10 day ten year anniversary trip to Greece with my wife because I was so riddled with anxiety and depression. I had plenty of money, business was good, I’m telling you, everything in my life pointed to an awesome trip. I felt like I was on the verge of throwing up from anxiety the entire trip. It wasn’t just isolated to that trip of course but that’s just where I really realized I had to do something. I got on testosterone because I wasn’t feeling 100% in general and wow. Let me tell you, I hardly ever have anxiety now, I feel great, I’m motivated, I quit letting people walk all over me. I can’t say enough good about it.
    • musicfanatic85@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I’m really glad your counselor helped, that’s great. Wow so testosterone was your answer? That’s amazing. It’s amazing how many things cause our anxiety. What were your symptoms before you got on T?