symptoms of depression

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

Growing up is hard enough and then if you add one or two mental health illnesses, it makes it that much more difficult.

Today's episode with Tyler Simmonds is all about navigating the mental health space and growing up with anxiety and depression. We share our experiences about managing our mental health, and why it's so important to remember who you truly are. So if you've been dealing with mental health as a teenager into your young adult life this episode is for you my friend!

Go ahead and take a listen to this episode and then message me on Instagram in case this is a subject you want to talk about!

 Show notes at: www.theempathyfront.com/17