Started therapy and honestly it's helping | DadHQ

Started therapy and honestly it's helping

1w ago1 min read

Been going to a therapist for about 3 months now after my doctor recommended it. I was pretty skeptical at first, thought it was a waste of money. But talking to someone neutral about stuff I can't tell my wife or buddies has actually made a difference. The anxiety is still there but I feel like I have tools to deal with it now. Just wanted to throw this out there in case anyone else is on the fence about trying it.

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DDanNew Dad6d ago

Same skepticism when I started but it genuinely helped me figure out stuff I didn't realize was affecting how I parent. A few months in and I'm way less reactive with my kids. Worth pushing through that initial weirdness of talking to someone.

CChris M.New Dad6d ago

How many sessions before you felt like it was actually helping? I'm considering it but worried it'll be a waste of money.

SSam T.Regular1w ago

Three months is solid. The fact that you're already noticing it helps means you're doing the work. I resisted it forever thinking I should just tough it out like a dad, but that's not how our brains work.

SSam T.Regular1w ago

Three months is when I really started noticing things clicking for me. The hardest part was being honest with my therapist about stuff I didn't want to admit. Keep going.

BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

That's awesome you gave it a real shot. I was skeptical too at first but after a few sessions I realized I was just defensive about opening up. Glad it's working for you.

TTobias K.Regular1w ago

Good on you for sticking with it. A lot of us guys think we should just power through stuff instead of actually dealing with it. Your kids are going to benefit from you being more grounded.

BBrianRegular1w ago

This is huge. Mental health stuff isn't weakness, it's maintenance. Same as taking your car in for an oil change. Props for putting in the work.