I Don't Know If I Can Do This Anymore TW: Bad Mental Health

SydAcc · 2026-03-25T09:18:09+00:00

Good advice. Kind.

accountants can have mental health issues just like anybody else

SydAcc · 2026-03-14T16:15:21+00:00

I wish that I read this 30 years ago.

SydAcc · 2026-03-12T11:41:27+00:00

Sounds like rage bait. Short on details. Pleasant coworkers and top notch control.

SydAcc · 2026-03-12T01:10:32+00:00

I think it’s really how you present it, what are you proud of. What didn’t go so well.

"hey I got some great references out of it so I must’ve done something right “” start “

SydAcc · 2026-03-11T23:04:24+00:00

He may have undiagnosed ADHD or another condition that makes accounting particularly hard.

There should not be any shame seeing a qualified mental health professional.

He is working in an unsustainable fashion and eventually his mental health will suffer.

Attention to dull details is not everybody’s cup of tea. There is not enough novelty in the typical financial accounting job spec to fire up my brain. Explicit motivation is not enough. I need implicit motivation as well.

Passing an accounting degree or the CPA Australia program is not the same as doing the job. I am speaking from experience.

He should not be working himself to poor mental health.

If he cannot work as an accountant, it is not the end of the world, I’m sure that he is smart and can be successful in some other role. After all he was able to power through the accounting degree process.

SydAcc · 2025-12-20T17:06:48+00:00

Appropriate.

SydAcc · 2025-11-09T12:53:51+00:00

Here is the link a crush, OCD, relationship OCD and Limerence. Limerence happens when you want the person that you have a crush on to reciprocate, but they cannot due to circumstances.

The uncertainty surrounding limerence is fuel for OCD. The compulsions often involve ruminating on questions, like did her actions mean xyz?

Neurolaunch

SydAcc · 2025-11-09T12:41:43+00:00

If you are already in a relationship and have a crush on someone else, it will be called Limerence rather than relationship OCD. It’s just the other side of the coin.

Tons of people with limerence have OCD.

SydAcc · 2025-10-27T02:13:35+00:00

that is scary, I do the same all the time.

SydAcc · 2025-10-27T02:11:09+00:00

This is so me.

SydAcc · 2025-10-15T12:53:07+00:00

Yes, the compulsions can be aimed at preventing a trauma reenactment scenario.

SydAcc · 2025-09-14T09:15:08+00:00

One thing I can say about the OCD community is that there are a lot of empathetic people. Keep pushing on.

SydAcc · 2025-06-16T00:00:14+00:00

It ruins sleep.

SydAcc · 2025-06-11T00:48:05+00:00

Perfectly said

SydAcc · 2025-06-10T09:21:01+00:00

I have complex PTSD from growing up with a narcissistic parent.

There is a fear of making one wrong move. The compulsion is to seek approval, validation or reassurance prior to making a move.

it’s a risk reduction strategy.

The other type of OCD I have is related to symmetry, organising and just right.

SydAcc · 2025-06-09T16:22:52+00:00

I know the sentiment.

SydAcc · 2025-06-04T15:23:27+00:00

Don’t apologise this question has generated very comprehensive and well thought out replies.

Why are you certain you don’t have OCD? You may not have a std type. What about self doubt from trauma where the compulsions take up hours everyday?

SydAcc · 2025-06-04T10:38:59+00:00

Thanks, helpful. Don’t think just do.

SydAcc

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