Depression hit different after the promotion

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JakeNew Dad

Jul 271 min read

Got the job I wanted for 3 years and I feel like garbage. Everyone keeps asking why I'm not excited and honestly I don't have a good answer. Thought achieving this would fix something but I just feel empty. Sleep schedule is shot, not interested in stuff I usually enjoy. My wife keeps saying I should be happy and I know she means well but it makes me feel worse. Anyone been through this? Is it normal to get depressed when things go right?

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JJasonRegularJul 29

That's a tough spot. Sometimes getting what you want doesn't feel like getting what you need. Is it the job itself or just how exhausted you are? Three kids and a promotion sounds like a lot.

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JJoshuaExperiencedJul 27

I get it. Everyone expects you to be thrilled but maybe you're just stressed about the new responsibility. Or maybe there's more going on. Either way, don't let people tell you how to feel about your own life.

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SSteveRegularJul 28

Depression doesn't care about promotions or wins. Sometimes our brains just need help, and that's okay. Have you talked to anyone about how you're feeling? Not just the surface stuff.

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