Anyone else feel lonely even when surrounded by people?

J

21h ago1 min read

I have a wife, three kids, friends I see regularly, but lately I've been feeling this weird emptiness. Like I'm going through the motions but not really connected to anything. My therapist says it might be depression creeping in. Started going back to the gym which helps a little. But mostly I'm just trying to figure out what's wrong with me. Does this happen to other dads or am I just broken?

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SSteveRegularjust now

Yeah man, I feel this especially on my off weeks when I don't have my daughter. Being lonely is more about connection than proximity. Have you talked to your wife about it?

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RRick M.Regular28m ago

That's real. Four kids and a grill keep me busy but I know what you mean. Sometimes you need to actually talk to someone about what's going on in your head, not just function day to day.

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CCarlosRegular20m ago

I get this. Even with three kids and a wife I have moments where I feel disconnected. Sometimes it's worth just taking a walk or getting time alone to decompress. Being surrounded by people doesn't mean you're actually connected.

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