Finally admitted I've been struggling

1w ago·1 min read

Spent the last year convincing myself I was fine. Working too much, not sleeping, snapping at my kids over nothing. My wife finally sat me down and said I needed to get help. Started seeing a therapist last month and honestly it's been one of the hardest things I've done. Turns out I have a lot of stuff I've been carrying around since my dad passed when I was 16. Takes courage to admit you're not okay but it feels good to finally address it instead of just pushing through.

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Comments(6)

MMike C.Regular1w ago

Not sleeping and working too much is a combo that makes everything worse especially with kids. The fact that you're now aware of it is the biggest step. You got this.

SSam F.Regular1w ago

The fact that you're being honest about this instead of pushing through is what matters. Your kids need their dad present more than they need anything else.

DDan T.Regular1w ago

That working too much, not sleeping cycle is brutal and it sneaks up on you. Sounds like your wife knows you better than you know yourself right now. Listen to her.

MMarcusNew Dad1w ago

Taking that step to admit it out loud is huge. Snapping at your kids when you're running on empty is exactly what made me realize something had to change. Glad your wife called you in.

BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

This took guts to admit. The working too much and snapping at the kids cycle is so real and so easy to normalize. Did something finally break through to make you acknowledge it?

RRonRegular1w ago

I'm proud of you for saying this. A lot of us are running on empty and just pushing through. What's the first thing you're actually doing about it?