Depression hit me harder than I expected

1w ago·1 min read

My therapist says I've been depressed for a while but I didn't want to admit it. Kept telling myself I just needed to work harder, be a better dad, stop complaining. But honestly the last few weeks I can barely get out of bed on my days off. My kids are home and I'm just... absent even when I'm there. Started medication about 2 weeks ago and I'm hoping it helps but right now I feel like I'm failing them. Anyone been through this?

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PPedroNew Dad5d ago

Good on you for being honest with yourself about it. That's the hardest part. Depression doesn't always announce itself loudly, sometimes it just creeps in and becomes normal. What's your next step with your therapist?

BBrandonRegular5d ago

Recognizing it is the win. A lot of dads just push through and it gets worse. You caught it and you're getting support. That matters more than you probably realize right now.

BBrandon H.Regular6d ago

Real talk, a lot of us go through this and don't want to admit it because we think we should just be able to handle it. But getting help is handling it. You're doing the right thing.

MMason T.New Dad6d ago

That denial phase is rough but you've got a therapist now and that's huge. Depression hits different when you're a dad because there's this added guilt layer. Be patient with yourself while you work through this.