You know I am not "normal". I have worked in some places where my supervisor was so caring that I found I was getting my emotional needs met at work. Or I was motivated by the competitive nature of the job (For example--in one assignment, I consistently was rated 6th out of about 120 people--in many work environments, the top 10% can do no wrong and the bottom 10% are treated like crap). So when you find the right boss or a job that is a good fit it can actually sooth your mental health issues. Unfortunately, when your boss is toxic and/or you are in a job that you are not suited for--it can make your mental health worse.