Depression is making parenting so hard

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5d ago1 min read

I love my kids more than anything but some days I can barely get out of bed. I feel guilty because they deserve a dad who's present and engaged, not someone who's just going through the motions. I started on medication about 3 weeks ago and I think it's starting to help but I'm worried my kids already think I'm a bad parent. Anyone been through this? Does it get better?

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JJasonNew Dad5d ago

Depression hit me hard during my split and some days I felt the same guilt. But my kids actually respond better when I'm honest about having rough days and still trying. They're more resilient than we think, and them seeing their dad get help is teaching them something important.

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MMichaelNew Dad5d ago

I hear you and I want you to know that reaching out and admitting this takes real strength. Your kids need you healthy more than they need you perfect, so getting help isn't letting them down, it's showing up for them.

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DDavid R.New Dad5d ago

Talk to someone, whether it's your doctor or a therapist. I resisted it for way too long thinking I should just tough it out, but that didn't help my three kids at all. Getting support changed everything for us.

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