Tackling Depression as an Entrepreneur

I've suffered from anxiety and depression for most of my life. I had finally managed to really get my depression under control for the first time in my life...and then I started my business. Just like that, I felt like I was back where I started: struggling to get out of bed in the morning, not getting any work done, and spending my days with a deep sense of hopelessness.

Turns out, I'm not the only one. In fact, a 2015 study by Dr. Michael Freeman at University of California San Fransisco found that one in three entrepreneurs suffers from depression.

In this episode, I talk about how entrepreneurs can begin to tackle their own depression, including leveraging a combination of therapy, energy management, journaling and reflecting, and communicating with industry peers.

I am not, nor do I pretend to be, a medical professional. None of the tactics I share in this episode are intended to be substitutions for psychotherapy or psychiatric treatment. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.

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