Started therapy and feeling weird about it

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3w ago1 min read

Finally took the plunge and got a therapist after my wife basically told me I needed to deal with my stuff. Had my first session last week and honestly I felt pretty drained afterwards. Like, why am I paying someone to listen to my problems when I have friends? But then I realized I don't actually talk to my friends about the real deep stuff. Anyway, second session is tomorrow and I'm nervous but also kind of looking forward to it. Anyone else struggle with that initial awkwardness?

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PPedroRegular3w ago

Props for actually doing it though. A lot of guys won't take that step even when their partner asks. What's making it feel weird for you specifically?

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CCraig M.New Dad3w ago

The fact that you're even trying means you're already ahead of most guys. Your kids will notice the difference in you even if it doesn't feel normal yet.

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DDerek P.Regular3w ago

That weird feeling is totally normal. First few sessions I felt like I was complaining about nothing and wasting money. But it gets better once you get past the awkward part.

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