Depression hit different after becoming a dad

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3d ago1 min read

Been dealing with depression on and off for years but it got way worse after my daughter was born. I love her to death but some days I just feel completely empty and going through the motions. The guilt makes it worse because I feel like I'm not present enough even when I'm physically there. Anyone else experienced PPD as a dad? Wondering if that's even a thing or if I'm just broken.

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GGreg M.New Dad2d ago

The pressure of keeping this tiny human alive and not messing them up is no joke. I had similar struggles with my first. Therapy and being honest with my wife really helped.

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RRichardRegular2d ago

Have you talked to your doctor about it? Sometimes postpartum stuff affects dads too even though nobody talks about it. Worth checking out if you haven't.

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CCodyNew Dad2d ago

Depression after kids hits different for sure. It's like your brain chemistry changes AND you have all this new responsibility and worry. That's a brutal combo.

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