I know there are plenty of ladies on this page, and rightfully so. Mental health issues affect everyone. Reach out. Please.
I know there are plenty of ladies on this page, and rightfully so. Mental health issues affect everyone. Reach out. Please.
by vegandread
27 Comments
Alpine_Exchange_36
As someone who’s struggled just know alcohol…yes that’ll be my soapbox….does make things worse. If you’re struggling don’t reach for the bottle reach for the phone
burlap82
Yes, chef.
I’ll never have a work family stronger or closer than my last kitchen in Chicago before I moved. Look out for each other. I know y’all will. I can’t say I miss weekend rushes much, but I do miss the camaraderie. Deeply.
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Disastrous_Oil5043
This is under kitchen confidential?
Sea_Negotiation_1871
I lost a sous chef and great guy that way. He always seemed happy as a clam and had a wife and two kids. He also painted. He was a talented man. Three years ago, he decided he couldn’t bare to keep hiding his pain, I guess. A good man. Check on your pals, even the ones who seem like they’re fine. Miss you, Rhys.
Equal-Blacksmith6730
988 is helpful to text or call in the US.
ToxicJolt124
Hey guys I left the industry and am currently studying to become a therapist, I’m not licensed yet but I can still listen if anyone needs to talk
dont_say_Good
The problem is that reaching out often does fuck all
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Local-Potato6883
I’ve lost far too many friends, colleagues, and family members to death by suicide.
You are not alone.
You are worthy of help.
The overwhelming majority of your colleagues are comfortable with you sharing mental health challenges, and they want to help.
If you can push through a Friday Night Rush or Survive the devastation of Mother’s Day brunch you can overcome the stigma.
If you’re hurting ask for help.
If you’re in the weeds, ask for help.
chipdouglassz
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sticky_lemon
I’m struggling pretty hard right now, I don’t want to be another statistic but I’m just completely stuck in life and don’t think the love and care I have for my best friend is enough to keep me from being selfish
loulara17
I thought I could Nick Cage my way to an early grave ala Leaving Las Vegas. Turns out it isn’t as easy as I thought. And it created a whole new paradigm of complications.
I now recommend sobriety.
angryBubbleGum
It’s not wrong to ask for help. 🖤
mackfeesh
Yup.
johnnystorm223
My brothers and sisters.. you’re never alone. We’re a family. A large dysfunctional family..but a family nonetheless. In your darkest hours when the demons come out to play.. dm me and I’ll help you fight them. You’re never alone.
Confussedly
Men’s health awareness??
vegandread
The folks offering supportive commentary here are what make this industry what it is. We all know it can be tough, and we’ve likely all been through a lot, but we still have each other’s backs through everything. Thanks team, and much love. Stay strong and reach out if shit gets dark. Your place here is valued very much, even in the times that you don’t think it is.
ChesterAurelius
Lost an old coworker and friend this way literally a few weeks ago. I was aware that this has been an issue that plagues this industry but experiencing it myself has been a kick in the teeth
atx_original512
I lost my best friend, my right hand, my friend. He was a waiter I just got into the kitchen as a expo. I out lived him this year- hate that. Sorry friend.
ChefArtorias
Who is bottom left?
CobraHydroViper
Robin Williams was suffering from a horrible disease (not depression) and chose to leave while he could still make a choice for himself it’s sucks but it’s not the same as Kurt or Bourdain they both could of got help Robin did not have this choice
shamashedit
If you’re local to Portland and need a someone to sit in the shit with you, I got an extra milk crate. Id be happy to go with you to a meeting if needed. Shits hard, but you ain’t alone.
verseandvermouth
Two years ago I checked myself into the hospital. Outside of a select few, I haven’t mentioned it. All that to say;
Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways. Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check in on your friends. Check in on yourself. Enjoy the ride. – Uncle Tony.
ReubenTrinidad619
This is how my dad went.
Cananbaum
I’m not a chef, but I’m a man who was recently diagnosed with clinical depression and C-PTSD
Sometimes you might not realize you have a problem because it builds up so slowly, and in my case I dealt with depressive symptoms for so long they were my new normal.
It wasn’t until my partner pointed out their concern because last September my mental health finally collapsed in on itself. Apparently barely eating, sleeping for impossibly long periods of time, and fighting with yourself to take a shower is not normal.
Therapy and antidepressants have helped considerably.
27 Comments
As someone who’s struggled just know alcohol…yes that’ll be my soapbox….does make things worse. If you’re struggling don’t reach for the bottle reach for the phone
Yes, chef.
I’ll never have a work family stronger or closer than my last kitchen in Chicago before I moved. Look out for each other. I know y’all will. I can’t say I miss weekend rushes much, but I do miss the camaraderie. Deeply.
[deleted]
This is under kitchen confidential?
I lost a sous chef and great guy that way. He always seemed happy as a clam and had a wife and two kids. He also painted. He was a talented man. Three years ago, he decided he couldn’t bare to keep hiding his pain, I guess. A good man. Check on your pals, even the ones who seem like they’re fine. Miss you, Rhys.
988 is helpful to text or call in the US.
Hey guys I left the industry and am currently studying to become a therapist, I’m not licensed yet but I can still listen if anyone needs to talk
The problem is that reaching out often does fuck all
[deleted]
I’ve lost far too many friends, colleagues, and family members to death by suicide.
You are not alone.
You are worthy of help.
The overwhelming majority of your colleagues are comfortable with you sharing mental health challenges, and they want to help.
If you can push through a Friday Night Rush or Survive the devastation of Mother’s Day brunch you can overcome the stigma.
If you’re hurting ask for help.
If you’re in the weeds, ask for help.
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I’m struggling pretty hard right now, I don’t want to be another statistic but I’m just completely stuck in life and don’t think the love and care I have for my best friend is enough to keep me from being selfish
I thought I could Nick Cage my way to an early grave ala Leaving Las Vegas. Turns out it isn’t as easy as I thought. And it created a whole new paradigm of complications.
I now recommend sobriety.
It’s not wrong to ask for help. 🖤
Yup.
My brothers and sisters.. you’re never alone. We’re a family. A large dysfunctional family..but a family nonetheless.
In your darkest hours when the demons come out to play.. dm me and I’ll help you fight them.
You’re never alone.
Men’s health awareness??
The folks offering supportive commentary here are what make this industry what it is. We all know it can be tough, and we’ve likely all been through a lot, but we still have each other’s backs through everything. Thanks team, and much love. Stay strong and reach out if shit gets dark. Your place here is valued very much, even in the times that you don’t think it is.
Lost an old coworker and friend this way literally a few weeks ago. I was aware that this has been an issue that plagues this industry but experiencing it myself has been a kick in the teeth
I lost my best friend, my right hand, my friend. He was a waiter I just got into the kitchen as a expo. I out lived him this year- hate that. Sorry friend.
Who is bottom left?
Robin Williams was suffering from a horrible disease (not depression) and chose to leave while he could still make a choice for himself it’s sucks but it’s not the same as Kurt or Bourdain they both could of got help Robin did not have this choice
If you’re local to Portland and need a someone to sit in the shit with you, I got an extra milk crate. Id be happy to go with you to a meeting if needed. Shits hard, but you ain’t alone.
Two years ago I checked myself into the hospital. Outside of a select few, I haven’t mentioned it. All that to say;
Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways. Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check in on your friends. Check in on yourself. Enjoy the ride. – Uncle Tony.
This is how my dad went.
I’m not a chef, but I’m a man who was recently diagnosed with clinical depression and C-PTSD
Sometimes you might not realize you have a problem because it builds up so slowly, and in my case I dealt with depressive symptoms for so long they were my new normal.
It wasn’t until my partner pointed out their concern because last September my mental health finally collapsed in on itself. Apparently barely eating, sleeping for impossibly long periods of time, and fighting with yourself to take a shower is not normal.
Therapy and antidepressants have helped considerably.
Just gonna leave this here:
http://www.theburntchefproject.com
Please take care of yourself, it’s so important.