Started therapy and actually feeling better

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DanNew Dad

2w ago1 min read

Been going for about 6 weeks now and I'm noticing real changes. Therapist helped me see that a lot of my stress comes from trying to be perfect all the time. Been able to say no to some stuff at work and spending more time actually playing with my kids instead of just existing in the same room. Still hard some days but it's different now.

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GGary R.Regular2w ago

Six weeks in and already seeing changes is huge. My kid's gymnastics coach always says progress isn't about being perfect, it's about showing up. Sounds like your therapist is giving you the same message.

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LLarry K.Regular2w ago

That's awesome man, seriously. I went through something similar and realizing I didn't have to have it all figured out made a huge difference. Keep at it, your family definitely notices when you're doing better.

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RRuben A.Regular2w ago

Really glad to hear this is helping. Takes guts to get help and stick with it. The perfectionism thing is real - I used to stress myself out trying to be the perfect dad too.

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