Started therapy last month and actually showing up is the hard part

Jan 101 min read

Been going to Dr. Morrison on Wednesdays at 3pm. First two sessions I almost cancelled both times because of work stuff or just not feeling like it, but I forced myself to go anyway. Yesterday was my third session and ngl it's starting to feel less awkward. We talked about why I always feel like I'm failing as a dad even though my wife says I'm doing fine. Not expecting some miracle but at least someone's listening who isn't my wife or my mom. Just wanted to say if anyone's been thinking about it but scared—showing up is literally half the battle.

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Comments(5)

JJasonRegularJan 11

That Wednesday 3pm slot sounds perfect honestly. Less excuses to bail. How are you feeling about the sessions themselves once you actually show up?

AAdam K.New DadJan 11

Props for actually going back after wanting to cancel twice. That's the hard part nobody talks about. Most people just quit before they see any benefit.

NNathanNew DadJan 11

Dr. Morrison must be pretty good if you're sticking with it despite the cancellation urge. Finding a therapist that clicks takes forever sometimes.

DDerekNew DadJan 11

The showing up part is genuinely 80 percent of the work. My therapist told me that straight up and it made me feel less weird about how hard it was just to get in the car.

RRick H.RegularJan 12

First month is always rough. Took me like 6 weeks before therapy felt normal and I stopped dreading the drive there. Now I actually look forward to my sessions.