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Took three personal days last month and told my boss it was for mental health reasons. Didn't elaborate. Spent two days just... existing. Played video games, went on walks, didn't
Saturday morning, standing on the sidelines watching my 6yo play, and suddenly I'm sweating, my heart's racing, can't catch my breath. Had to walk away, sat in the car for 15 mins.
Been seeing a therapist for 3 weeks now after my wife basically dragged me to find someone. First two sessions I just sat there not talking much, very defensive. But last Wednesday
Was scheduling my calendar and it hit me - no actual friend hangouts in like 12 months. Just work, kids, home, repeat. We moved to the burbs 2 years ago when our son was born and I
My 9yo and 7yo were fighting about a toy for literally 20 minutes this morning and I genuinely lost patience. Sent them to their rooms. Now I feel guilty all day like I'm a bad dad
Every family gathering, work event, whatever - people ask about the kids. "How's soccer going? Getting good grades? Cute new haircut!" And it's all fine, whatever. But I can't reme
Considering asking my doctor about something for the constant background worry. I'm not in crisis or anything but I'm tired of my brain defaulting to "what if something bad happens
Thinking about trying meditation or whatever but I'm skeptical. Does Calm actually help or is it just another thing I'll download, try once, then forget about? Also is it worth the
Never thought I'd tell anyone in my family about this but I texted my brother a few days ago about how I've been struggling since our second kid was born. Instead of judging me or
Admitted to my brother last weekend that I've been dealing with depression and anxiety for like two years. Expected him to tell me to "man up" or whatever. Instead he told me he's
Been putting this off for like 2 years. Kept thinking I could just manage it myself or that it wasn't "bad enough" for meds. Had a panic attack at my son's soccer game last weekend
Been thinking about joining a dad support group or something similar but feels kinda weird? Like would I actually open up to strangers about struggling? Or is it just a bunch of gu
Spent last weekend setting up a little woodworking space and made a birdhouse with my 8yo. First time in like 5 years I've done something just for me (well, with my kid but not par
UPDATE: A few months ago I posted about struggling with anger around bedtime routines with my 5yo. Started doing breathing exercises and honestly? Game changer. I'm not perfect but
Looking for someone in the Seattle area who works with dads specifically and takes insurance. Tried googling but I'm getting overwhelmed by options. Do you start with your regular
She's been gone two weeks. I knew this was coming for months but somehow I wasn't ready. I'm handling the kids fine (6 and 3), keeping the house mostly together, but I feel... empt
My wife makes about 30% more than me and while I'm genuinely happy for her, something in my brain keeps making it about MY value. Like logically I know that's dumb, but the anxiety
Laid off due to "restructuring" at a company I was at for 7 years. First thing I did was panic about how to tell my wife and whether we can make mortgage. Second thing was spiral a
I was so against meds at first. Thought it meant I was weak or broken or whatever. Started at 50mg, now at 100mg. The fog I didn't even realize I was in just... lifted. I'm not sud
This probably sounds stupid but I'm genuinely proud of this. Been working on my anger stuff and last week was the first time in months I got through 7 days without snapping at my k