Energy, depression, and giving up control

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

Chapters

• 3:55 About each speaker’s experiences with depression and what it’s like to continue working during a depressive episode
• 5:32 How the symptoms of depression can change over time
• 10:20 How the physical and behavioral symptoms of depression can vary from person to person
• 14:09 What “masking” is and how it is used as a means for coping and surviving in the world during a depressive episode
• 16:14 About budgeting your energy, especially when you have energy lows during a depressive episode
• 19:10 The relationship between money and mental health, and how having systems in place can mitigate anxiety and depression over cash flow
• 33:35 That the idea of “curing” depression is different for each individual