Owning a small business while dealing with mental health issues

I wanted to share that I struggle with depression and anxiety, which can make the day-to-day even more challenging. It really sucks. I'm sure there are owners in here that don't have it, and I'm really glad you don't because it's a nightmare.

I'm a small business owner who specializes in web design and SEO, working in the digital marketing space. As many of you know, this is a field where we constantly battle the mythical beast known as Google to help our clients grow their traffic.

Unfortunately, it's also a space filled with snake oil salesman who make big promises and operate in bad faith, leaving a lot of us to defend ourselves before even meeting. This makes it harder for those of us who truly care about honesty and delivering results. I'm really good at what I do and I enjoy it, so I stick with it.

But at the end of the day, anxiety and depression sucks. I wanted to know how many of you struggle with anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues while owning a business?

I’m sharing this in the hope of creating a space where other small business owners who struggle with mental health can open up, share their stories, and know you're not alone in this journey. And congratulations to you for being on your journey knowing the extra weight is on your back. Keep it up, I know I will!