Free market, a lot of people can beat you to the punch.

You can have a lawyer write up an NDA or non compete that you can have them sign before you talk to them.

Depression, stress, anxiety usually comes from ignoring things that need your attention.

If you’ve had lifelong depression you may have trauma that you you’ve never dealt with.

Focus on a good diet, exercise, meditation, stretch.

Being self employed doesn’t mean your not taking orders from anyone.

Honestly for the first several years it’s even more controlling than having a traditional job.

You’re letting your landlord tell you what they expect

You’re left the bank tell you what they expect

You’re letting the insurance company tell you what they expect

You’re letting the city, federal agencies (IRS etc), and every regulator tell you what they expect

Don’t approach a business idea that an LLC will save your butt, if you have an exit plan make sure it’s not one that won’t trash your life after. If your not worried about your credit because it’s already bad then don’t expect getting a loan.

Also, most small business loans require a lot down so you are invested and can’t just walk away.

Remember you bought a business, treat it like an owner and work on growing it. Don’t worry about the little things, that’s what a good team is for.

act like you own the business, don’t treat it as a job