First therapy session was harder than I expected

2w ago1 min read

Been putting it off for like 3 years. Finally bit the bullet and went to see someone last week. I thought I'd go in there, talk about my stuff, get some tips and leave feeling better. Instead I spent most of the session just sitting there trying not to cry, barely able to get words out. The therapist was great about it but man, I felt emotionally drained for 2 days after. Starting to realize how much I've been pushing down. Anyone else find the actual process of getting help more intense than anticipated?

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LLuke M.Regular1w ago

Waiting three years then finally committing is totally normal. So many of us dads feel like we're supposed to just handle everything ourselves. Talking to someone who actually knows what they're doing changes the game.

RRobertRegular2w ago

Three years is a long time to carry whatever made you finally go. Glad you took the step. The hardest part is usually just showing up that first time.

RRick M.Regular2w ago

Therapy hit different for me once I accepted that asking for help isn't weakness. As a dad trying to keep it together for everyone, admitting I needed support was actually the strongest thing I could do.

JJason T.Regular2w ago

Good on you for finally going. I've been thinking about it for two years and keep making excuses. Was it weird the first session or did it feel natural pretty quick?