Lonely even when surrounded by people
I work around people all day, I got a wife and two kids at home, but I feel completely alone. Like nobody really knows me or gets what I'm going through. Even when I'm in the room
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I work around people all day, I got a wife and two kids at home, but I feel completely alone. Like nobody really knows me or gets what I'm going through. Even when I'm in the room
I've got a house full of kids, wife, friends, coworkers. But there's this weird emptiness that hits me sometimes. Like I'm just performing the role of dad instead of actually being
Took a huge step today and finally scheduled my first therapy appointment. Been depressed for like two years and just kept telling myself I'd snap out of it. My wife finally said s
Took me forever to pull the trigger on this. Thought I should just be able to handle my anxiety on my own like a man or whatever. Found a therapist who gets the whole dad thing and
Some days I feel like I'm just going through the motions. Work, kids, home, repeat. Haven't slept well in weeks. My wife says I'm being too hard on myself but I can't shake the fee
After avoiding medication for like 3 years and trying everything else (exercise, meditation, the whole thing), I finally talked to my doctor about anxiety meds. Got prescribed Lexa
Anyone know of a dad mental health support group in the KC area? Preferably something that meets in person. I've been thinking about going for months and I'm finally ready but I do
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