Started therapy last month and honestly it's helping

Jan 19·1 min read

Been seeing a therapist for 5 weeks now and I'm noticing real changes. I'm not snapping at my kids over small stuff as much. Dr. Morrison (great therapist in Portland if anyone's in the area) helped me realize a lot of my anger issues are rooted in feeling like I'm failing as a provider. We're working through it. Still hard some days but I feel like I'm actually making progress instead of just white-knuckling through life.

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DDerekNew DadJan 19

The snapping at the kids thing is so real. I didn't realize how much my stress was coming out on them until I started paying attention. Did your therapist give you specific techniques or is it more about understanding the root stuff?

AAdam K.New DadJan 21

My therapist recommended I start keeping a journal and it's weirdly helpful. I don't show anyone, it's just for me to notice patterns. Might be worth trying if you're looking for something between sessions.

AAlexNew DadJan 20

How are the kids responding to you being less reactive? I feel like my oldest has noticed when I'm having a better day mentally and he's different around me because of it.

SSamuelNew DadJan 21

This takes guts to post on a dad forum but honestly you're probably helping guys who are thinking about it too but scared. Mental health for dads is still pretty taboo.

BBrad H.RegularJan 22

Good on you for actually going. A lot of guys say they'll do it but therapy takes commitment. Five weeks in is still early so keep at it, the benefits usually compound.