Anxiety keeping me up at night, affecting my family

1w ago1 min read

Guys I'm struggling hard. Been dealing with anxiety for years but lately it's gotten worse. I lay in bed at 2am spiraling about money, my kids' future, whether I'm doing enough at work. My wife notices I'm on edge all the time. It's affecting how I am with my kids. I snapped at my oldest yesterday over nothing and felt terrible. Has anyone else dealt with this? Does therapy actually help or is it just expensive talking? I feel like I should just be able to handle this on my own but clearly that's not working.

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PPhil B.Regular1w ago

New dad here, so I'm just starting this journey, but I already feel those worries creeping in at 3am. Sounds like you might benefit from talking to someone professional if you haven't already.

GGreg H.Regular1w ago

Those late night money spirals hit different when you've got kids depending on you. You're already doing the hard work by recognizing it and asking for support here, so you're on the right track.

MMikeRegular1w ago

Man, I hear you. The 2am spirals are brutal. Have you talked to your doc about this? I've found even just naming it to my wife instead of keeping it in my head helps break the anxiety cycle.