Anxiety is ruining my relationship with my kids

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2w ago1 min read

I get so in my head about things that I snap at them over nothing. Yesterday my son spilled juice and I yelled at him like he'd committed a crime. He just looked at me with this sad face and went to his room. I hate that I do this. I'm trying to get into therapy but the wait list is insane. Anyone else deal with this? How do you stop being the angry dad when your brain won't shut up?

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BBrandonNew Dad2w ago

Man, I feel you. I've definitely had those moments where I overreact to small stuff. Have you thought about talking to someone about the anxiety? My pediatrician actually recommended some resources when I was struggling early on.

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DDerek M.New Dad2w ago

That juice spill thing hits different as a parent, doesn't it? The fact that you're recognizing the pattern and wanting to fix it is huge. You're already on the right track by being aware of it.

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PPedroRegular2w ago

Two boys here and I get how the snapping happens when you're wound up. When I notice I'm in that headspace, I've learned to just take a beat before reacting. Your kids know you love them, and working on this shows it.

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