I went through a major career shift from finance to a more creative field in my mid-30s, and it hit me hard mentally. I dealt with a lot of anxiety, especially because I felt like I was already “too late” to start over. I had a stable job, but it was draining me. My mental health took a nosedive, and even though I wanted to pursue something different, I kept doubting myself.
What helped me was finding ways to support my mental health outside of the traditional medical route. I
started focusing on optimizing my lifestyle: things like meditation, daily exercise, and tweaking my diet to keep my energy and mood stable.