Depression making it hard to engage with family

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Mar 31 min read

I'm struggling to find joy in anything right now including time with my wife and kids. We went to the park yesterday and I just felt numb the whole time. My daughter was showing me stuff on the playground and I could barely muster enthusiasm. I feel like I'm failing them. Started seeing a therapist last month but haven't found the right med combo yet. This is rough.

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CChristopherNew DadMar 3

That numbness is rough. For me, getting outside helped more than I expected, even when I didn't want to go. Your family cares about you being there, not about feeling perfect.

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MMark A.RegularMar 3

Hey, I hear you. With four kids and work it's easy to get numb to everything. Talking to someone about it really helped me, even when I didn't feel like it would.

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CChris M.New DadMar 3

The commute used to be my therapy time honestly. But what you're describing sounds like something worth talking to a pro about. You don't have to white knuckle through it alone.

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