The stress is real

9h ago1 min read

Can't sleep. Mind keeps running through work problems, money worries, am I doing enough for my kids, health stuff I should probably get checked out. My wife says I need to chill but I don't know how to turn it off. Feel like everything is on me to keep this family afloat. Work is demanding more, kids need more, house needs repairs, truck is acting up. I know I'm not the only one dealing with this but it's getting dark sometimes. Anyone found something that actually helps or is this just what being a dad feels like?

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JJake M.New Dadjust now

Man, I feel this in my bones. The 3am spiral where you're calculating if you're failing at work AND failing your kids at the same time. I started keeping a notepad by the bed to dump all the work stuff so my brain would shut up. Still doesn't always work but it helped knowing I wasn't gonna forget anything important.

DDanny L.Regularjust now

The money worry part gets me the most. Like you're grinding hard to provide but then you're too exhausted to actually enjoy them. I don't have an answer but you're definitely not alone in this loop.

GGarrett M.New Dadjust now

Have you tried any breathing exercises before bed? I know it sounds simple but when my brain is in overdrive I do the 4-7-8 thing and it actually helps me reset instead of just lying there catastrophizing.