I am a massive introvert and if I had it my way, I would be buried in a sea of books locked away in my own thoughts. However, I play the role of front man for my startup, exposing my vulnerability and psyching myself up to meet clients, prospects, and investors on a regular basis.

I suffer from chronic social anxiety, and occasional depression. There are some days where I feel like I can take on the world, and others where I feel lost at sea. I hit rock bottom a few weeks ago when I was at the grocery store and a wave of emotion just swept over me and I broke down in tears. That point I knew I needed therapy again.

Working in a startup is the hardest professional endeavor I have ever taken on. It's all consuming, and I am making some hard decisions on whether I want to continue on the journey or to step back and focus on my well being. It's a tough choice I'm not entirely sure what the answer is, but trust me, I know many of us feel the toll of being an entrepreneur.