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Being a Depressed Manager

Postby Cinnamongirl » Sun May 10, 2015 10:01 pm

How do you deal with managing other people at work while in a depression? I have a hard time caring about what I'm doing let alone what others are doing. And I'm afraid that my team will see my apathy and it'll affect them.
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Re: Being a Depressed Manager

Postby tiredofmyself » Thu May 14, 2015 11:53 am

if your employees are trust worthy, you could tell them that you're a little unwell. you dont have to give them the specifics, just say that you've got a little stress.
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Re: Being a Depressed Manager

Postby Cinnamongirl » Tue May 19, 2015 11:43 pm

That's something to consider. I'm not usually one to show any vulnerability. I'll have to think about this.
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Re: Being a Depressed Manager

Postby tiredofmyself » Wed May 20, 2015 5:44 am

you dont have to tell them the details. you can just say: 'i'm very busy with some other work right now, so if you've got small issues, try to settle them amongst yourselves.' or ask some friend/colleague(who is also a manager) to co-ordinate for sometime.
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Re: Being a Depressed Manager

Postby Bill4315 » Sun May 24, 2015 8:06 am

I would suggest trying anti-depressant medications. If you are and remain depressed I would keep bugging your MD. It worked for me. It can take a while though to find medications that work but is well worth it.
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