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Starting antidepressants and worried about what it means
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David M.New Dad
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My therapist and psychiatrist both recommended I go on meds for depression and I filled the prescription but haven't started taking them yet. Part of me feels like admitting I need help is saying I'm weak or that I can't handle being a dad on my own. Logically I know that's not how it works but emotionally I'm struggling with it. My wife says I'm already a better dad when I'm happy so I should just start them. I guess I needed to vent about it somewhere anonymous. Has anyone else taken this step and how did it go?
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Taking that step is huge and nothing to be ashamed of. I was in the same boat two years ago and honestly it changed everything for me. The first few weeks are adjustment time but stick with it. Your kids need you healthy more than they need you pretending everything is fine.
It means you're being a good dad by taking care of yourself. Kids pick up on when parents are struggling mentally and it affects them. This is actually you being proactive about your mental health which is something to be proud of.