Anxiety is killing my ability to be a good dad

May 41 min read

Every time my kids go somewhere without me I catastrophize. What if the car crashes? What if they get kidnapped? I know logically these things are unlikely but my brain won't stop. It's affecting my marriage because my wife wants to do things and I'm always worried. Started therapy last month and my therapist said it's generalized anxiety. Started meds too. Just wanted to know if any other dads deal with this because I feel alone in it. Don't want my kids growing up seeing me panic about everything.

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DDan M.RegularMay 4

I get the catastrophizing part, man. With four kids I've had to work through this because I can't let that fear run the show. Maybe talk to someone about it because your kids need you present, not locked in worst case scenarios.

BBen M.RegularMay 4

The anxiety is the real enemy here, not your kids going places. You know logically they're safe, which means you've already got the tools to fight this one. Might be worth talking to a therapist about how to rewire that panic response.