Depression is making it hard to be the dad I want to be

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3w ago1 min read

Some days I just want to lay in bed and I know my kids are counting on me. I feel like I'm faking it half the time. Like I'm going through the motions of being a good dad but inside I'm just empty. Anyone else dealing with this? Do you talk to your kids about it?

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LLucasRegular3w ago

What you're describing is real and it's not your fault. The faking it part is actually you still showing up even when it's hard, and that matters more than you think. Have you talked to someone about this yet?

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KKyleRegular3w ago

You're not faking it, you're still showing up even when your brain is working against you. That's the opposite of faking. Please talk to your doctor about how you're feeling though. You deserve to feel better.

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SScottRegular3w ago

I get this. Some days are just survival mode and that's okay. Your kids need you present, not perfect. Reaching out here is good, but please also reach out to a professional if you haven't already. Depression is treatable.

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