Started therapy and I'm shocked at what came up

2d ago·1 min read

Been going to therapy for about 6 weeks now because I was having panic attacks. Started out thinking it was just stress about the baby but my therapist asked me about my own dad and man, I opened up about stuff I didn't even realize was affecting me. Turns out I'm terrified of repeating patterns from my childhood. Anyway just wanted to say if you're thinking about getting help, do it. It's actually changing things for me.

5 comments161 views

Comments(5)

MMike F.Regular2d ago

Good on you for getting the help, man. I did something similar after my twins were born and realized a lot of stuff was coming from way before they showed up. It gets better once you start untangling it.

SStevenRegular2d ago

That takes guts to dig into it. The co-parenting stuff adds another layer sometimes, but addressing what's underneath makes everything else feel more manageable. Keep going with it.

BBrandonNew Dad2d ago

This is awesome to hear man. A lot of us don't talk about the mental health stuff but it affects everything including how we show up for our kids. Glad you're taking care of yourself.

MMarco R.New Dad1d ago

That's huge that you went to therapy. Takes guts to do that especially as a dad. Panic attacks are no joke. How are you feeling now after 6 weeks in?

KKevin M.New Dad1d ago

Therapy has been a game changer for me too. Sometimes just having a place to unpack stuff that's been rattling around in your head makes all the difference. What kinds of things have been coming up for you?