See Alike in...

Alike App

Browser

Living with Chronic Anxiety as a Parent

HCG2021

619d

Anyone else living with chronic anxiety and panic disorder as a parent? I have two little ones. When I’m not anxious my greatest joy is playing with them and being there dad. But when the anxiety takes over I just feel like a fraction of myself, and like they get a severely downgraded version of me. It’s hard, just looking for others who can relate and who have maybe gotten through it.

0

3

3

Panic Disorder

Anxiety (Including GAD)

View all
Top reply
    • Alicia4475

      618d

      @HCG2021 this is awesome...yeah I have been able to shift into the present moment a little more lately. I've been doing weekly Therepy sessions with my therapist and just using my inner self to push through. I was always on ssris in the past but trying to go back on them after my son was born was just too much for me. The side effects really messed me up so I'm in no medication. Some days I feel like I'm a warrior, other days...I want to curl in a ball to make it all go away. I'm learning a lot through this journey so I'm ok with setbacks now

      0

      Reply
      Chat
    • HCG2021

      619d

      Well from one parent with this struggle to another, I fight to be present in the little moments (whether I feel it or not). I don’t always succeed in that but they are worth the fight. It kills me when I see they’re smiling faces and yet I can feel the happiness of that because my body is in a raging fight or flight response mode, BUT they don’t know that, so I push through. Keep fighting it too! I’m on this app to both be encouraged and give it. Who knows one day our own kids may be grown and going through anxiety of their own and we’ll be able to relate and encourage THEM through it. On a separate note, How are you managing your anxiety? Are you taking anything?

      0

      Reply
      • Alicia4475

        618d

        @HCG2021 this is awesome...yeah I have been able to shift into the present moment a little more lately. I've been doing weekly Therepy sessions with my therapist and just using my inner self to push through. I was always on ssris in the past but trying to go back on them after my son was born was just too much for me. The side effects really messed me up so I'm in no medication. Some days I feel like I'm a warrior, other days...I want to curl in a ball to make it all go away. I'm learning a lot through this journey so I'm ok with setbacks now

        0

        Reply
    • Alicia4475

      619d

      I can relate way too much...I feel like I've missed so much of my memories with my two year old bc I'm mostly consumed by my anxiety and the symptoms it causes. And the guilt that I have for being so mean to my 11 year old. I hate it

      0

      Reply

☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.

Alike health

Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences

Write your question here...

Get answer
Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Related Questions

Find people who are
experiencing a similar
medical reality

join the community
100% Free
100%
Free
Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.
© 2020-2023 Alike, Inc
About AlikeWisdomFAQEditorial TeamAll ConditionsAll PostsAll Communities
Your PrivacyStoriesCommunity GuidelinesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyBlogContact Us

Download Alike for the full experience

JOIN

View All

Bupropion

night sweats

paranoid

Valium

sertraline

palpitations

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Depression

palpitations

Depression

Valium

Bupropion