Finally scheduled therapy and I feel like I should have done it years ago

2w ago1 min read

I've been dealing with low level depression and anxiety for probably a decade but just kept pushing through because that's what men do right? This year I hit a wall. Started having panic attacks, couldn't focus at work, snapped at my family over nothing. My wife basically told me I needed to talk to someone or we had a problem. Found a therapist who specializes in dad issues and we've been meeting for 6 weeks. Just having someone to talk to who actually gets it has helped so much already. I'm not saying I'm fixed or anything but I don't feel as alone in my own head anymore. If you've been thinking about it, just do it.

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NNathan K.New Dad1w ago

So glad you did this. That decade of pushing through is exhausting and you don't even realize how much it's affecting your family. First session might feel weird but it gets better. You got this.

CCarl L.Regular2w ago

Same boat here man. Spent years thinking I just had to deal with it, but getting help has made all the difference. You're doing the right thing.

CCarl D.Regular2w ago

Seriously proud of you for taking that step. That pushthrough mentality is tough to shake but therapy is a game changer. Took me way too long to realize that taking care of my mental health makes me a better dad.

JJosh M.New Dad2w ago

Good for you, man. Seriously. I waited way too long and it cost me a lot of years. Therapy is just like getting a tune up for your brain. No shame in it at all, and honestly more guys should be doing it.

MMatt B.Regular2w ago

I've been thinking about doing the same thing. How did you finally push yourself to actually schedule it?

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