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Just realized in therapy that I'm basically living in fear of repeating my childhood. My dad was physically present but just... checked out. Now that I have kids (7m and 4f), I'm p
Been dealing with depression off and on for years but I've always just... managed it? Wife brought it up the other day and suggested therapy. Part of me knows she's probably right
My 4yo has been testing boundaries all week and yesterday I absolutely lost it over him not putting his shoes on. Like, I went from 0 to 100 in seconds and I scared him. Now I feel
I can't tell if I'm lazy or actually depressed. I have a 3yo and 5yo and every morning I'm exhausted even after sleeping 8 hours. Just scrolling on my phone while they watch TV ins
I went to a dad support group at the library last Tuesday. Didn't say much, just listened, but I'm going back next week. Hearing other guys talk about their struggles was weirdly v
My wife had to stay at the office until 9 PM last night for a deadline and I completely spiraled. Started checking my phone every 30 seconds, couldn't focus on getting the kids to
Genuine question. I've been anxious and irritable for like 6 months now and my wife keeps saying "just call your doctor" but I keep not doing it. I know what my problem is. I know
Working full time, 7yo, 5yo, 2yo. Wife had to go back to work 6 months ago after mat leave. I'm the one handling school pickups, dinner, bedtime routine most nights. I love my kids
I snapped at my 9yo this morning because he wasn't ready for school fast enough. Sent him to school feeling like crap and now I'm sitting at work just replaying it in my head. He d
Tried to take a "mental health day" and stay home while wife took the kids out. Plan was to nap, watch a show, feel refreshed. Instead I spent 3 hours doom-scrolling and feeling gu
My 6yo walked in on me having a rough moment yesterday morning and asked why I was sad. I made up something about being tired but the truth is I'm really struggling and I don't kno
Everyone talks about self-care but for dads it seems impossible. Like 20 minutes for a bath? I can't even shower without someone needing something. Looking for actual realistic sug
Serious question lol. I started therapy 2 months ago to work on anxiety and I feel better overall BUT I'm way more aware of my triggers now so when my kids do annoying kid things I
Been going to this mental health support group for dads for 4 weeks now. It's run by this guy named Ted who actually gets what we're dealing with. Super judgment-free space to talk
I know meditation apps are kinda a dime a dozen but I've been using Insight Timer for like 3 months now and it's genuinely helpful. The free version has a ton of content, I'm doing
My brother offered to take the kids for a few hours last weekend so I could rest and I literally almost said no because I felt guilty. GUILTY. Like, my brother OFFERED. He was happ
I was skeptical about meds. Tried for years to just "deal with it" through exercise and sleep. Started 10mg Lexapro 6 months ago and tbh it's been a game changer. The anxiety that
Nothing crazy happened - just work stress, kids being difficult, wife and I bickering. But normally by Wednesday I'm in a dark place mentally. This week I actually used some of the
Spent like 8 months telling myself I didn't need meds, just needed to sleep more or exercise or whatever. Finally broke down and talked to my doctor at my annual physical. Been on
This has been a rough few months. I'm going through the motions with my kids (4 and 7) but I feel like I'm watching someone else do it. Playing with them feels like a chore. I laug