Ugh. Toxic workplaces are the worst. I am not sure what causes the dynamics that create this environment - it's like a case of "shit rolls downhill", in other words it comes from the top, but it's crazy to me that things are allowed to become so bad it literally ruins people's mental health.

I'm so glad you escaped and are thriving! It's a great reminder to us all that there is something better and we don't have to kill ourselves for a company that does not have our backs!