I truly feel like TikTok shop is comparable in some ways to a gambling addiction (I’m speaking for myself here). I make, on my very best months, $3000-$4000 at the very most, so I’m not anywhere near where a lot of people are. But when you make $400 other months you always think the next video could be the one to hit and get you back where you were, so you keep making them. When they don’t hit the desperation gets worse so you make more and more. Then the thoughts creep I , “what’s wrong with me??” It’s not a healthy place.
2026-08-20 21:13:09
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✨Ashley✨ :
I had one video go viral and make a shit ton of money. Shortly after I realized I was chasing a high and needed to step back. I’m back to needing money so I’m trying to do shop videos again but trying to protect my mental health this time.
2026-09-12 00:42:30
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valeriaTT :
As a Psychologist and someone with depression anxiety and diagnosed ADHD .. yoga helps. But GOD helped me. .. meds and all .. GOD is what always and several times has pulled me out. ❤️❤️❤️
2026-08-21 00:18:43
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RhondaK :
I reached out to a homeopathic doctor this year to get my nutrients and vitamins in check.
Had my blood checked for my thyroid and hormones as well as a stool sample on top of the regular blood testing.
Getting my nutrients and vitamins at the right levels have made all the difference in my mental health.
Sadly this is a very expensive way to do it but it has worked for me.
I am very faith based already but sometimes we need help in other ways also.
2026-09-10 22:02:50
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maria✨ :
Hmm maybe TikTok should listen how this job can affect mental health significantly.
2026-08-20 20:04:07
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shay.encourages :
I remember this. Thanks for being so transparent.
2026-09-10 12:34:05
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Jeanie :
Sitting here filled with tears in my eyes. Prayers for you. 🙏❤️Your videos have always been truly amazing. But I’m so sorry to know you’ve dealt with this. THANK you for sharing mental health with all of us!! This is so TRUE. I’m living proof. Xo
2026-09-11 20:17:17
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May❌Rita :
So sorry you had to go through that. Sending healing prayers and love. Stay strong and keep smiling. Thank you so much for sharing this. It takes a very strong person to come out.
2026-09-11 16:16:51
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Grit & Gild | Shop Finds :
Thanks for sharing!! 🫶
2026-09-10 12:13:38
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💫🌼~Laura~🌼 :
It becomes an addiction…not a passion… not for fun anymore. Where is the freedom when you eat drink and sleep TTshop? Speaking for myself🥺
2026-09-10 14:27:52
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Karla Celis Favs :
I needed to hear this!!! I am going on a cruise for a week and wanted to batch record a lot of videos but I couldn’t. I only filmed a couple and that is OK. I really need to disconnect and have a nice vacation with my family. TikTok will still be here when I get back 😆💪🏼
2026-08-20 17:49:26
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kimberly shops :
My step brother sh0t himself and we had no clue anything was wrong. Thank you for speaking on this and hopefully giving others strength to speak up or speak out and normalize asking for help. 🫶🏼
2026-08-20 18:49:34
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The Carrs :
I’m in the trenches!! I feel so lost and alone so I get this 100%! Over 6 million in GMV and I’m lost! I forgot why I started this journey, it was to spend time with my family! I’m sick of having mental health breakdowns…I’m making HUGE changes too and it’s helping a lot! Praying for you girl and here if you need a shoulder 💜
2026-08-20 21:53:34
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over60andfabulous :
Thank you for sharing this important message. I’m sure it was an easy to do. And yet I think it’s something that needs to be said over and over again. I haven’t let myself get to that point and I’ve shared mental health related messages. I’m not sure if what you have been going through. You feel is all TikTok related, but for me, I have felt that it is 100%. It is an emotional roller coaster, it is a 24/7 gig with no breaks unless you force yourself to take some, and it is very addicting, especially when you see others doing so well and you’re not. And I think it’s dangerous. In fact, I’m going on a two week vacation in a few days and I am stressing over how I’m going to schedule about 80 posts in the next few days. And I decided if I don’t, I don’t. And for me, I have not been successful on here, making maybe $200 a month to put myself through all that is not worth it. And I’m glad you mentioned that even Earning over 1 million isn’t worth it. So good for you. There’s definitely gotta be balance and brakes and fun and connection with people close to you. So glad you’re doing Yoga. I am a Reiki master practitioner if you were drawn to Reiki. And there’s so many other holistic, natural, spiritual, energetic modalities that can help support you in your journey and hopefully get you off the drugs you don’t like taking. Sending hugs.
2026-08-25 00:50:44
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happilyeverafter0123 :
Thank you for this. You don’t know how much it means. I honestly think you would be an amazing inspirational speaker.
2026-08-20 21:18:27
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Fenet Kiya :
I’ve always admired your success, but I admire your honesty even more. Choosing your mental health and your family takes real strength. I’m so glad you’re finding your way back to yourself. you deserve peace, balance, and happiness. ❤️
2026-08-20 17:52:17
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theresa_with_an_h :
My current day job is doing this to me and I want to so desperately to have even minimal success so I can pay our way to get me out of it. I have to find some balance in my life and be careful I don’t trade one mentally traumatizing situation for another.
2026-09-02 23:30:04
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⭐️⭐️ CEO of MUFFINS ⭐️⭐️ :
I can completely relate to this as I’ve talked openly about my mental state at times. We have to remind ourselves what to prioritize, of course working and life stuff, but money doesn’t always buy happiness as some may think ❤️🫂
2026-08-21 17:50:14
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🌜DaNi STaTiC🌛 :
I will say … I do pretty ok on this app but the mental toll can be awful …. And the way it makes you weigh your self worth against how much you’re making …..is awful
2026-08-20 17:12:51
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Journey With Linda :
Such a good message for all of us!🙏🏽😇✨
2026-09-01 02:28:07
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Gay cat dad❌ :
I could totally feel this in you at the end of last year .
2026-08-20 21:20:12
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Emsywemsy 🇬🇧 :
I wondered where you had been, I hope that you can use the money you made to give you time to breathe and enjoy your family and new home, we are here when you are ready ❤️
2026-08-20 23:33:15
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mistytherealone💖 :
Love your transparency. This a great message
2026-08-20 21:41:43
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Country Girl Practical Prepper :
Thank you so much for sharing this is so hard to admit and say outloud, tiktok shop is amazing but it really does mess with your mental health for sure, and when you see that much money, you wanna get as much as you can and save it, but it would cost your own mental health, not worth it. Just know you’re not alone. I personally struggled with a lot of stress and anxiety and probably depression as well going through TikTok shop thank you for speaking up. Just now if that ever gets bad reach out to me reach out to a friend. We are here for you.🥰
2026-08-20 17:27:37
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Jackie :
omg I relate so much. my TOUGHEST time was when I received 1.7 million from a lawsuit settlement. I couldn’t handle all the hate from my family and how they didn’t want to support me. It was fake support. I had to cut A LOT of people off for my own mental health and now I’m GOLDEN ❤️
2026-08-20 20:07:53
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