Postpartum depression is real for dads too

Apr 21·1 min read

Second kid arrived 4 months ago and I'm in a dark place. Nobody talks about this for men. I love my kids but I feel empty and angry all the time. Everything is hard, even small stuff exhausts me. Wife thinks I just need to snap out of it but I can't. Finally going to see someone about it because I can't keep pretending I'm fine. Just want guys to know this is real and you're not weak for struggling with it.

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Comments(4)

MMason T.New DadApr 23

Thank you for saying this out loud. I'm at 3 months with baby number two and I'm spiraling in ways I didn't expect. Thought I'd be fine because I was fine last time but postpartum hits different the second round apparently.

AAlexRegularApr 22

Men's mental health during this phase is criminally overlooked. You're not weak for struggling. You're human. Please reach out to a therapist because your family needs you healthy.

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AAlexRegularApr 23

Serious respect for being honest about this. I'd bet half the dads on this forum are dealing with it but won't say anything. Please talk to someone professional if you haven't already. This stuff is treatable.

LLucas M.RegularApr 23

Four months in and you're still in it, which is rough. The sleep deprivation alone with two kids would mess with anyone's head. Have you gotten checked out by a doctor or just powering through?