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I lie awake at night sometimes wondering if I'm screwing my kids up. Like am I too strict? Not strict enough? Am I patient enough? I compare myself to other dads at school events a
Before kids I could kind of manage my depression by just isolating for a few days. Now I can't do that. I still have to show up, make lunches, help with homework, be present. Some
I'm in therapy now and my therapist is helping me see that a lot of my anxiety comes from this constant worry that I'm messing my kids up somehow. I second guess every decision. Am
This is weird to say but I feel like nobody really gets me. I'm surrounded by kids and my wife all day but I don't have real friendships where I can just be myself and talk about w
I'm being real with you guys. I've been struggling with depression for a few months and my family is bearing the brunt of it. I'm irritable. I don't have energy to play with my kid
Been struggling with depression for a couple years, tried to just push through it but finally went to a therapist last month. First few sessions felt awkward but I'm starting to se
Called out of work today and just took the day for myself. No kids, no job, no one asking me for anything. Went for a run, sat at a coffee shop alone for a couple hours, took a nap
Got a lot going on and I can't stop thinking about all the ways I could mess up my kids. Like, what if I'm not patient enough, what if I don't teach them the right things, what if
Work, kids, responsibilities. I'm constantly doing something but I feel completely isolated. Haven't hung out with my friends in months because I'm always either working or exhaust
The past few months have been rough. I wake up and my mind immediately goes to all the ways I could be messing up my kids. Am I doing enough? Am I doing too much? Are they going to
I've got my kids half the time which is great but the other half I'm just in this empty apartment scrolling my phone or watching TV. Most of my friends are still in their couples g
Been on them for about 3 weeks. I can tell they're helping, like I have more energy and the dark thoughts aren't as loud, but I feel guilty somehow? Like I should be able to handle
Not sure why it took me so long to do this. Was worried about the cost and the time commitment but I'm already feeling less alone. Just having someone to talk to about all the stuf
I work from home and most of my friends drifted away after kids. My wife is great but I don't really have anyone to just hang out with like I used to. I'm not depressed exactly but
I got frustrated with my kids this morning over something stupid. Yelled when I should have been patient. Now I feel like garbage all day. Logically I know one bad moment doesn't m
Been having panic attacks about things that probably won't even happen. Kid's at school and I'm imagining worst case scenarios. Kid's on a bike and I'm convinced they'll get hit by
Started seeing a therapist about 6 months ago for depression and I honestly can't believe I waited this long. Been telling myself I could just push through it or handle it on my ow
Had my 6yo come down with a fever yesterday and I completely spiraled. Started googling worst case scenarios at 2am, convinced myself it was something serious. My wife had to talk
Been home with the kids for about 8 months now and the isolation is real. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids, but I miss just talking to adults. My wife works long hours and my fri
Don't have much to say today. Just woke up and already felt like going back to bed. Got the kids to school, made it through work, but I'm running on empty. Hoping tomorrow is bette