Started therapy last month and wow

Jun 201 min read

Just wanted to check in and say that finally pulling the trigger on therapy has been huge for me. I was so resistant at first, thought it was a waste of money, but my doctor said my blood pressure was through the roof and I needed to do something. Been going weekly and my therapist helped me realize a lot of my anxiety comes from trying to be the perfect dad and never admitting when I'm struggling. Still early but I feel like I can actually breathe now. If anyone's on the fence about it, just try one session.

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Comments(6)

DDavid M.New DadJun 20

That's awesome man, seriously. Takes real courage to push through that resistance. I've been thinking about it myself but kept making excuses, so hearing this helps.

CChristopher L.RegularJun 20

Good on you for taking that step. I finally got myself to go last year and it changed how I handle stress with the kids and work. Glad it's clicking for you too.

KKeith L.RegularJun 20

This is great to hear. Mental health stuff can feel intimidating at first but it sounds like you're already seeing the payoff. Keep crushing it.

DDan R.New DadJun 20

Proud of you for taking that step. A lot of us dads struggle with admitting we need help but it changes everything once you do. Therapy isn't weakness, it's maintenance. Keep going with it.

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MMatt B.RegularJun 21

That's huge. Really. A lot of guys in our position put off therapy because we think we should just be able to handle everything on our own. But having someone to talk to and work through stuff with actually makes you a better dad and partner. Keep it up.

JJosh M.RegularJun 21

This is awesome to hear. Mental health is just health and I'm glad you're taking it seriously. How long were you thinking about it before you actually made the appointment?