Therapy actually helping

1d ago·1 min read

Started seeing someone 6 weeks ago for work stress and anxiety. Didn't think it would actually do anything but my therapist helped me realize I was bringing stress home and taking it out on my family. Learning some breathing techniques and how to separate work from home stuff. Already noticing I'm more patient with my kids. Way more expensive than I wanted but honestly might be the best thing I've done for myself in years.

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MMarco R.New Dadjust now

That's awesome man. Six weeks is still pretty early but I'm glad you're already noticing a difference. How did you find the right therapist? I've been thinking about it but haven't known where to start.

MMarkRegularjust now

Really glad to hear this. Work stress was eating me alive for years before I finally got help. It changes everything when you actually have tools to deal with it instead of just white knuckling through.

BBen M.Regular1d ago

Work stress and anxiety hit different when you're providing for your family. Really glad you found someone who could help you see the bigger picture. That takes guts to start.

LLeo R.Regular1d ago

That's awesome man, seriously. I was skeptical about therapy too but once you start talking through stuff with someone who actually listens, it changes things. Glad you're feeling the difference at 6 weeks in.

MMasonNew Dad42m ago

This is great to hear. Honestly posts like this help because it's easy to think therapy is just sitting around talking about feelings, but it sounds like you're actually getting practical stuff out of it.