I don't know when this started but I'm anxious about literally everything now. Work stuff, money, my health, whether I locked the door three times over. I'll check it and then immediately forget if I checked it. Can't focus at work because my brain won't shut up. Tried talking to my doctor but the appointment isn't for another month. Anyone else deal with this spiral?
Dude same here. I'm three months in and constantly worried about money, if I'm doing this parenting thing right, whether we have enough saved up. Started journaling at night which sounds cheesy but it actually helps me get the thoughts out of my head.
The anxiety spiral is rough. I get caught in that same loop sometimes checking if the door is locked. Might help to talk to your doctor about what's going on because that level of constant worry isn't something you have to just live with.
That sounds exhausting man. The checking things over and over thing is a sign you might need some help from someone who knows mental health better than us dads. Worth reaching out to a doctor or therapist about this.
The everything anxiety is real and it sucks. You're not alone in this. I'd recommend talking to someone who specializes in this stuff if you can. It made a huge difference for me when I finally did.
When did this start for you? Sometimes as dads we just accumulate stress without realizing it. I know for me it was the combo of money worries and feeling like I needed to have everything figured out for my kid. Might be worth checking in with yourself about what's really driving it.
Man, I feel this. When my son was born three months ago, the anxiety absolutely spiraled for me. Every sound he made at night had me convinced something was wrong. Talk to your doctor about it - I did and it helped to know I wasn't alone. The sleep deprivation doesn't help either.
Have you tried getting outside more? Seriously, I take my kids fishing whenever I can and being on the water just clears my head. Sometimes the anxiety is just about being cooped up thinking about everything.
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I've been dealing with this too and it's rough. The anxiety about work and money stuff can definitely bleed into your whole day. Have you talked to anyone about it - like a therapist or your doctor? Sometimes it helps just to get it out of your head and onto someone else's.