Sales work keeps my depression in check (Is this normal?)

I've got a plethora of mental health issues, I work on them in my due time. But I live in an area, or more so a part of the world where mental health issues are a stigma. Family members often make it an excuse to belittle you. And it has adverse silent effects that affect one's performance overall when it comes to academics or sports.


I used to be really good at both. However, now I'm just slowly decaying. I used to be all in towards a fulfilling engineering and design career. But the toxic workplace, bad career growth, and just the company culture hit me really bad.


Plus playing with all the trauma that I have yet to solve from my teenage years. I really believe I've hit my ceiling countless times. But ever since I've started sales, there isn't a day that I don't feel regretful of choosing this career.


I've fallen in love with it. I never found it so simple to just be yourself. Sales work keeps me happy, getting rejected on cold calls makes me happy, dialing 300 people in a day makes me happy. Resolving customer's issues puts a smile on my face. Even getting screamed by an abusive customer makes me smile!


I don't know why after all the nonsensical sh%t I have seen in my life. A sales career is just like eating my favorite lava cake. It's hot, and if I'm not careful, it'll burn me, but it's still sweet enough to keep me at it till I finish it.


I really want a mentor right now, someone who could build the great salesman in me. Never had anyone like that even though was there for myself. I feel abandoned mostly by my loved ones because they still do not or can't or don't want to or don't know how to deal with me or give me ease.


I really wish for that mentor who sees the gem in me.


It just gets tiring having to be the leader all the time. You know!

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CuriousFox
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Twenty20
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Account Executive - MM
You should for sure touch base with a therapist. Not being funny
Chonkonaut
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CSAM of Luke Warm Chowder
Definitely in touch with one, it's just that the routine gets in the way sometimes.
Twenty20
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Account Executive - MM
Totally understand. All the best to you
Sunbunny31
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Sr Sales Executive ๐Ÿฐ
I'm glad you've found something that will make you happy. You're in a safe place here, too.

And the folks who are advising therapy to you have excellent points. Take care of yourself.
Chonkonaut
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CSAM of Luke Warm Chowder
Definitely will do!
ChumpChange
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Channel Manager
The reason you're liking the sales grind is that it detaches you from pressing issues and negative thinking feedback loops. I would urge you to seek professional help. Understanding and addressing is a very different approach from coping and ignoring. We all seek answers to better our own livelihoods... I urge you to do the same.
Gyro25
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Account Executive
Start therapy if you can. I started a few months ago and honestly, it's made a world of difference for me. I'd also start Journaling/writing your thoughts if you don't already. It doesn't make you weak to try and seek help.

There's a lot teenage/child hood shit people choose not to address and actually acknowledging and addressing problems has helped me quite a lot.
Chonkonaut
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CSAM of Luke Warm Chowder
I'd love a good therapist's contact, though. Do you have some good one that gives consultations online?
TennisandSales
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Head Of Sales
haha not going to lie.....it sounds odd. but if it makes you happy then keep doing it! glad you found something to make you smile.
Chonkonaut
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CSAM of Luke Warm Chowder
I love it!!!
Pachacuti
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
Glad you found your new happy place. I know a guy whoโ€™s only happy when heโ€™s working. Otherwise heโ€™s a mess. And itโ€™s better than alcohol or drugs.

So if cold calling more people a day than I have known in my lifetime makes you happy - go for it!
Chonkonaut
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CSAM of Luke Warm Chowder
I love cold-calling, cold emailing, and just conversations in general.
jefe
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Surprising, but glad it's working for you.

Will add a +1 to taking care of yourself/talking to someone
ER0173
Opinionated
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Sr. Business Development Manager
We, the newly called neurodivergent (ADHD for me) are prone to depression. I understand your point and certainly my sales work provides the mental stimuli needed to keep my depressive moods at bay. For some a therapist work, for some religion helps, and for some of us, work is the right therapy.

Your idea of finding a mentor is perfect, and a fantastic way to take your career to the next step. I congratulate you on that initiative.

I wish you much success and peace.
Chonkonaut
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CSAM of Luke Warm Chowder
Yes, I've got ADHD! XD It's the best supahpower ever in sales!
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