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View submission: Yes, Dads Can Struggle With Postpartum Depression—Here’s Why
a rare menslib-IRL intersection for me. My buddy texted me last night and admitted that he's struggling right now, 21 weeks into being a new dad, and I told him I'd do some research so he didn't have to.
(hey man! I think you're one of like six people IRL who knows my reddit username!)
he did what he should've done: told someone he trusts that he needs help and he can't handle it on his own. It's my job, *our* job, as friends and family to be supportive and to give him what he needs, sometimes including a little kick in the ass (and a ride) to a doctor. no man is an island!
Comment by eye-lee-uh at 10/01/2025 at 10:27 UTC
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Love this for you and your buddy…more men need friends like you; please continue to share the message and your story. Thank you!
Comment by Jealous-Factor7345 at 10/01/2025 at 00:40 UTC
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Just tell him to sleep when the baby sleeps.
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Shower when the baby showers
clean the house when the baby cleans the house
work when the baby works
It's that easy.
Comment by Thaodan at 10/01/2025 at 16:27 UTC
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From my own point of view as someone that was in that situation I can say that someone that listens and makes you feel heard already helps very much. Feelings and issues being taken serious helps. I think practical help is good but most of the problems do usually get resolved over time, you learn and get better over time. Being ones own harshest critic isn't good, accept not being perfect.