Depression hit me out of nowhere after becoming a dad

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5d ago1 min read

Had my first kid 8 months ago and I thought I'd be thrilled but instead I'm feeling numb and exhausted. Everyone talks about postpartum depression in moms but nobody mentions it can happen to dads too. I didn't want to say anything because I'm supposed to be strong and support my wife but I'm barely holding it together. Started therapy last week and finally talking about it. If you've been through this please tell me it gets better.

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CChris R.Regular5d ago

Eight months in and barely sleeping between work and a toddler who won't nap, I get that numbness. The exhaustion makes everything feel hopeless, but that's the sleep deprivation talking. Getting some rest and support could change everything.

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CCarlosNew Dad5d ago

Hey, what you're describing sounds really real and you're not alone in it. A lot of us dads don't talk about this stuff, but postpartum depression hits men too - it's not a weakness, it's a medical thing. Please consider reaching out to your doctor about how you're feeling.

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