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 :)

  • musicfanatic85@alien.topOPBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I completely feel you on this and thanks so much for sharing. Have you tried headphones? I will put on headphones with something on youtube like focus music, college music, or any other keywords that will pertain to paying attention.

    If you have earbuds great, but if you have over the ear closed back headphones, it’s amazing. After about 10 minutes of it and reading, I’m in the zone. I’m an SEO, website builder, and content writer for local businesses. So All my work is computer based. It really helps me get in the zone. And I don’t get overwhelmed because it calms me. Thank you so much for the links, I have them book marked.

    Oh I also have sleep apnea. I turn into Top Gun every night now with my full mask set. I definitely feel more energy throughout the day and my dreams are vivid. Also I noticed that I’ll sleep thinking I slept for 8 hours, and look at the clock and it’s been 4. It’s so wild.

    • RlyOriginalUsername@alien.topBEnglish
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      10 months ago

      You’re top gun, I’m Bane 😂

      I’ve got headphones, they just cause pain after an hour or two. Thanks for the reminder! Cafe sounds are a good one (people chatting, espressos getting made).

      How has your anxiety/depression changed since using CPAP?