Loneliness despite being surrounded by family

4d ago·1 min read

This is going to sound weird but I feel incredibly alone even though I have a wife, three kids, and a busy life. I don't have time for friends anymore and when I do get a moment alone I just doom scroll instead of actually relaxing. I think I'm depressed but I'm scared to tell anyone because how can I be depressed when I have so much? Anyone else struggle with this contradiction?

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TTom H.New Dad4d ago

Man, this doesn't sound weird at all. I'm still in the thick of it with my newborn and I already feel that disconnect sometimes even when I'm constantly around my kid. The loneliness is real even when you're never actually alone.

CCraigNew Dad4d ago

I'm just starting out with parenting but I've heard from guys further down the road that this feeling peaks around where you are. It's like you're giving everything to the family and forgetting to feed your own social tank. Maybe even one friend you can grab coffee with monthly would help?

CCarlosNew Dad4d ago

That's tough man. With three kids you're basically running on fumes. Have you thought about seeing if your wife notices the same thing or could help you carve out even small pockets of time to connect with someone outside the house?