Anxiety about being a good enough dad

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2w ago1 min read

I'm constantly worried I'm screwing up my kids. Did I say something wrong today? Am I too strict? Not strict enough? Not spending enough time with them? My mind just cycles through all the ways I could be messing them up. My wife says I'm a great dad but I can't shake the feeling that I'm always falling short. Started therapy last month because it was getting hard to just enjoy time with them.

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CCraigNew Dad2w ago

Been there with the co-parenting schedule and every moment feels like it has to count. But some of my best dad moments were just regular days not trying so hard. The anxiety eases when you realize they just want you around.

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JJordanNew Dad2w ago

That constant loop of questioning yourself is real, but honestly most of us are doing the same thing. Your kids know you're trying and that's what matters. Sounds like you care a lot about getting it right.

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KKyleRegular2w ago

Man, I feel this hard. My 3 month old is still so new and I'm constantly second guessing myself too. But I think the fact that you're worried about it means you're probably doing way better than you think.

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