Been going to therapy for 3 months and the therapist is actually really good and Im making progress on my anxiety. But I still feel awkward talking about my feelings out loud. Like I know it works but theres this voice in my head saying real men dont do this. Im trying to ignore that voice but its hard. Has anyone else dealt with this mental block around therapy as a guy?
I get it, talking feelings feels vulnerable at first. But here's the thing - you're already doing the brave part by showing up and being honest with your therapist. Your kids are gonna see that strength in you down the road.
Talking about feelings is awkward for most guys but it sounds like you found someone who gets that. The fact that you're making progress means it's working, even if it still feels strange. Keep going.
The weirdness is actually a sign you're breaking through something. You're not used to processing your own stuff because you've probably been in survival mode as a dad. Good therapy should feel a little uncomfortable at first.
That feeling of weirdness goes away, I promise. It just means you're actually doing the work instead of surface level stuff. Three months in and noticing progress means you picked a good therapist. Stick with it.
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That awkward feeling is totally normal man. Three months in and you're already making progress, which means it's working even if it feels strange. Keep pushing through that discomfort because that's where the real growth happens.