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 :)

  • Extreme-Pilot4563@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Yeah, for sure! I’m a handyman, I service homes around 500k and up. I’ve been in a tumultuous relationship for a couple years that has me seriously depressed at times. For me I refuse to work when I’m upset. I make mistakes some of which cost tons of money and time, some of which could injure me. Plus i don’t want ANY Customer to see me with my head hanging low , it’s bad for business.

    • musicfanatic85@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      I’m really sorry to hear this. That has to be so frustrating. Have you gotten to the point to hire others to help out as handymen? This way you get something out of it. No mistakes, no loss of time and money, no injuries to you. Also no customers see you feeling down.