[photojosh]

> When those coping mechanisms run out, they run out hard

Oh, don't I know it.

Have switched career paths a few times because of it. About 4-5 years to ride the wave up before the crash.

Thankful for MY partner... because she's an absolute harbour in the storm. All the executive function I lack, and then more to spare. Otherwise I'd probably be homeless, imprisoned or dead.

Think I am finally dealing with it properly.

[cbfrench]

I wish you all the best on the journey. It’s a hard-as-hell place to be in, but I’m glad you have someone who can balance things out. (I’m fortunate to have the same!) But it’s still a path you have to figure out on your own, and I’m glad you’re in a good place with it now.

[firecall]

Same thing for me!

After a stint back in corporate management land, I had a full on nervous breakdown that almost destroyed me and my marriage.

I had one of the most enviable jobs in my field. It was a dream in my city.

I'm still not fully recovered, what ever that means, and never will be the same again really!

I guard my mental health like the Crown Jewels these days!

Which in itself isn't easy!