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Not doing great at work, feel like I'm always exhausted with the kids, my marriage feels distant. I know logically that I'm doing okay but I keep this voice in my head telling me I
I know this is probably normal dad worry but lately I've been lying awake at night thinking about everything that could go wrong. College costs, job market, just the state of every
Work from home, kids are doing school from home. Haven't been outside except to grab the mail. Realized today I haven't seen a friend in over 2 months. Feel pretty isolated and hon
I have friends and a family but sometimes I feel completely alone in this whole thing. Like no one understands what it's like being the dad, dealing with all the pressure to provid
I've been dealing with anxiety for years but it got way worse after my kids were born. Now I'm constantly worried I'm messing them up, that I'm not patient enough, that they'd be b
Finally bit the bullet and started going to therapy after my doctor pushed me on it. First few sessions were rough, felt weird talking to a stranger. But after about 6 weeks I'm ac
I'm constantly worried I'm screwing up my kids. Did I say something wrong today? Am I too strict? Not strict enough? Not spending enough time with them? My mind just cycles through
I know SAD is usually winter but mine seems to kick in when spring arrives and everyone's supposed to be happy and energetic. I feel guilty because my family wants to do stuff and
I was really skeptical about going but I talked my doctor into a referral and found someone I click with. Three months in and I'm sleeping better, not snapping at my kids over smal
Work is draining, kids keep me busy, and I can't remember the last time I actually talked to a friend about stuff that matters. I go through the motions - work, home, sleep, repeat
I'm constantly worried that I'm screwing up my kids. Like, every decision I make I second-guess it. Did I yell too much today? Should I have spent more time with them instead of wo
I don't think anyone talks about postpartum depression in fathers enough. I love my son more than anything but I've been feeling this heaviness that won't go away. I have no energy
This might sound weird but I feel really isolated. I have a wife and two kids but I don't have real friendships anymore since we had kids. All my time goes to work and family. I lo
Got back on Instagram and immediately felt like garbage because all these dads are traveling with their families or have perfect home gyms or whatever. I know it's all curated BS b
I know this is kind of a cliche post but I wanted to share because I almost didn't go. Been dealing with low level depression for years, thought it was just part of being a dad. St
Anyone else get weird anxiety the moment their kids walk into the classroom? I know it's irrational but my chest gets tight and I start catastrophizing about everything that could
After months of my wife telling me I need to do something for myself I finally figured out what works. Saturday mornings I wake up early, make coffee, sit on the porch for 30 mins
This is embarrassing to admit but I feel so alone sometimes. My wife is great but we barely talk anymore beyond logistics. My buddies all moved away or we just lost touch over the
Anyone else struggle with anxiety when you're supposed to be the one holding it together? I had a full panic attack yesterday while watching my 2 and 4 year old. Couldn't breathe,
Some days I wake up and just want to stay in bed. Can't do it obviously because the kids need breakfast and all that, but the motivation is gone. I find myself yelling at them for