Feeling really isolated

2w ago·1 min read

Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one struggling. All my friends seem like they have it together, they're always talking about their kids being perfect or how happy they are. I'm over here dealing with depression and anxiety and it's hard to relate to them. Started going to a support group for dads and it actually helped knowing other people feel this way too. Just wanted to post this in case someone else is feeling alone right now. You're not the only one.

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Comments(7)

DDerek M.Regular2w ago

For what it's worth I was in a similar place a few months ago. Talking to someone really helped, whether that's a therapist or even just being honest with one other parent about struggling.

RReggie T.Regular2w ago

Everyone's just showing their highlight reel, brother. I've got two kids in different schools and most days I'm just trying not to drop the ball on something. Nobody has it totally figured out.

CChris N.Regular2w ago

That's the trap right there. Nobody talks about the hard stuff until you get real with them. You're definitely not the only one struggling.

DDerek P.Regular2w ago

Man, raise your hand because I guarantee half your friends are feeling the same way and just not saying it. The perfect kids thing is just what people post about.

RRick M.Regular2w ago

The isolation is real especially with the commute. I spend two hours a day driving and it's actually made me feel more alone sometimes even though I'm alone.

RRyan M.Regular2w ago

Your friends probably feel the same way you do. Worth trying to be real with one of them about it.

JJustinRegular2w ago

You're definitely not alone in this. I had a moment last month where I realized everyone on Facebook looks fine but we're all just faking it in different ways.