Quitting a job due to mental health issues

I am sorry to hear of your situation. I developed bipolar disorder in my 20s and it was very tough on my work. My manager was very supportive and I was able to exit the firm gracefully to get help. I spent a few years on myself before re-entering the industry.

I have been in banking two years plus and I have been battling severe anxiety and I would say depression too. I gained over 20 pounds since becoming analyst 1 (I got help and lost them but I still binge eat when I am stressed). I don’t have the exact answer but I want to remind you of a few things:

1. You may be setting very high and unrealistic expectations for yourself. You will not know everything right away. You will never be perfect and you are not expected to know everything

1. It is totally fine to take walks every day at lunch or try to meditate in the morning. When the shit hits the fan for me, I stop working and close my eyes and meditate or cry in the bathroom and try to take a step back. When depression or anxiety hits you stop working, just stop and take a breath

1. Use your firm’s resources and get therapy. I still talk to my therapist every other week (used to be every week)

1. Do you have a good team? If you do, communicating more might make the job less stressful ( for example more clarity on tasks and deadlines etc.)

1. Get a mentor. Vp or above. Ask them how they plan their work and deal with stress. You get so much clarity on what really counts and what you can do to be better

If you have depression, it is likely to happen at any job, I would suggest trying to find what works for you first then if still feels too much then quit. If you want to talk to someone, pick someone who is reasonable and will be understanding. Good luck

Best of luck my friend.

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