Running a business with depression can be a huge challenge —and a never-ending one. In this episode, Mike and Leanna take a break from their scheduled episodes to share a spontaneous update on their mental health and work.
You’ll learn:
- About each speaker’s experiences with depression and what it’s like to continue working during a depressive episode [3:55]
- How the symptoms of depression can change over time [5:32]
- How the physical and behavioral symptoms of depression can vary from person to person [10:20]
- What “masking” is and how it is used as a means for coping and surviving in the world during a depressive episode [14:09]
- About budgeting your energy, especially when you have energy lows during a depressive episode [16:14]
- The relationship between money and mental health, and how having systems in place can mitigate anxiety and depression over cash flow [19:10]
- That the idea of “curing” depression is different for each individual [33:35]
Show notes at: https://bettermental.fm/episodes/depression-mental-health
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