Considering asking my doctor about something for the constant background worry. I'm not in crisis or anything but I'm tired of my brain defaulting to "what if something bad happens." Don't want to become dependent on pills but also don't want to white-knuckle through life forever. What's been your experience? Any side effects I should know about?
I resisted for years thinking I should just be tougher about it. Your doctor will take you seriously even if you're not in crisis.
There's no badge of honor for white knuckling through anxiety. Take care of yourself so you can actually be present with your kids.
I went to therapy first before any meds and that helped me figure out what I actually needed. Might be worth trying that route too.
Yeah man, I'm on something for this and it genuinely changed things. Not about being crisis mode, sometimes you just want the constant background static to stop.
What does the background worry usually center on? For me it's health stuff and money but I'm wondering if that's universal for dads.
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Definitely talk to your doctor. The fact that you're even considering it means you're self aware enough to make a good decision about it.