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Lately I've been spiraling about whether I'm doing enough. Not there for enough school events, working too much, not patient enough when they're acting up. Had a panic attack last
Last few months have been really dark. Can't seem to get motivated to do much of anything. Just going through the motions with the kids and work. My wife noticed and we had a talk
Made the switch last year and financially it made sense. But man it's lonely. Most of the parent groups skew mom-heavy and I feel like an outsider. My wife works full time so I can
I used to yell at the kids over stupid stuff and feel guilty for days after. Started seeing someone 3 months ago and we've been working on my triggers and coping strategies. Realiz
Called in and told my boss I needed a mental health day. Felt guilty about it but I was just completely burnt out and couldn't face another meeting. Spent the day at home, went for
Work from home has been great for flexibility but I'm realizing I'm pretty isolated now. My old office had a lot of social interaction and I didn't realize how much I relied on tha
My mom invited us over this Sunday and I've already been stressed about it all week. I know it sounds ridiculous but I get so anxious thinking about sitting around the table with e
I've been putting this off for years. My wife finally convinced me to go talk to someone about my depression and the constant exhaustion. Had my fourth session yesterday and I'm ac
I have a wife and two kids and a decent job but most days I just feel empty. Like nobody really gets me or what I'm going through. I put on the happy face for the family but inside
Work has been crushing me lately. The stress of deadlines and dealing with my boss and everything just piling up. I haven't taken a real day off in months where I just stopped and
Just had a week off and I feel so much better. Now I'm getting that sick feeling in my stomach about Monday morning. Got like 47 emails already and I haven't even checked my calend
I've been putting this off for like 5 years. Kept telling myself I didn't need it but my wife finally convinced me to go. First few sessions I didn't say much but last week somethi
Finally bit the bullet and found a therapist after my wife basically gave me an ultimatum. I was depressed for so long I didn't even realize how much it was affecting my mood and f
This might sound weird but I'm lonely even though I'm surrounded by people all day. Wife, kids, coworkers. But nobody really knows me, you know? Like I'm just the guy who fixes thi
Anyone else get hit with these waves of anxiety about their kids' futures? Like I'll be fine one minute and then I'm thinking about college costs, job markets, climate change, and
I know I should feel grateful for having a job but some days I wake up with this crushing anxiety about money. What if I lose my job? What if it's not enough? What if I'm failing m
Once the kids go to bed and the house is quiet, my mind just spirals. I lie awake thinking about everything I messed up that day, money problems, health stuff, everything. By 2am I
I go through the motions, make dinner, help with homework, but I feel like I'm not really there. My daughter asked me to play with her yesterday and I just couldn't find the energy
Just had my first session and it was harder than I thought to open up to a stranger about my anxiety and how overwhelmed I feel all the time. The therapist seemed nice enough but I
I've dealt with depression before but postpartum hit me different. I love my kids but I'm empty inside. I go through the motions, feed them, take them to activities, but I feel lik