After some rough months I finally called a therapist. First session was yesterday and I felt weird talking about this stuff but also lighter somehow? Like my brain needed to just dump it somewhere. Anyway just wanted to tell someone. If any of you guys have been thinking about it but nervous, I get it but might be worth a try.
Good on you for taking that step. I've found that talking through the rough stuff actually makes you a better dad too, if that makes sense. Keep going back.
That's awesome you're doing this. Getting help is one of the best things you can model for your kid, honestly. The weird feeling fades but that lighter part just gets better.
Good on you for making that call. That first session always feels weird because you're not sure what to expect. Glad it's already helping though. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we don't always treat it that way.
Proud of you. Being a dad is rewarding but it's also a lot, and sometimes we need a little professional help to keep ourselves balanced so we can show up for our kids. That's not weakness, that's being smart.
Taking that step is huge man. I went through something similar a couple years back and honestly it changed everything for me. The weird feeling gets better after a few sessions once you settle into it. Hope it keeps going well for you.
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That lighter feeling is real, man. Took me a while to open up to my therapist too but it's wild how just saying stuff out loud helps. Proud of you for making that call.