There's no end of great practical advice and support in this forum. Dad's that stick together, succeed together. But dealing with the fallout from separation or divorce and the all to common scenarios regarding child arrangements post break-up can do untold damage to you psychologically. Particularly if you're being denied the access you want or are experiencing complete parental alienation when the mother stops contact altogether. It can be extremely traumatic for some and the side-effects of that should not be ignored.
Knowing how long you should endure the stress pressure cooker before you need to seek support to release it will be different for everyone. But you most definitely shouldn't allow yourself to be emotionally shredded by it all. Maintaining mental self preservation and looking after yourself in general is vital. Not just for us as dads but also for our kids.
I'm no psychiatrist, I'm merely an everyday bloke who came close to self-destruction and made it out the other side so if I can save others that helps me to continue to recover and hopefully helps you navigate this rocky road with a stronger stride. It's a win-win.
Us men don't generally deal with this subject very well. Whether it's a society driven thing or animal instinct, admitting you're coming apart at the seams when you're a man and need help we sometimes find difficult. That expectation to "man-up" can only get you so far. Addressing stress, anxiety and depression is the only way to find a solution for treating it. There are no specific treatments for stress. But there are treatments for some of the signs and symptoms of stress. These might help if you are finding it difficult to manage stress yourself. Talk to friends and family if you can. Use a forum like this one, we are many. Contact your GP.
Some good resources are:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information...-health-problems/stress/treatment-for-stress/
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/
Knowing how long you should endure the stress pressure cooker before you need to seek support to release it will be different for everyone. But you most definitely shouldn't allow yourself to be emotionally shredded by it all. Maintaining mental self preservation and looking after yourself in general is vital. Not just for us as dads but also for our kids.
I'm no psychiatrist, I'm merely an everyday bloke who came close to self-destruction and made it out the other side so if I can save others that helps me to continue to recover and hopefully helps you navigate this rocky road with a stronger stride. It's a win-win.
Us men don't generally deal with this subject very well. Whether it's a society driven thing or animal instinct, admitting you're coming apart at the seams when you're a man and need help we sometimes find difficult. That expectation to "man-up" can only get you so far. Addressing stress, anxiety and depression is the only way to find a solution for treating it. There are no specific treatments for stress. But there are treatments for some of the signs and symptoms of stress. These might help if you are finding it difficult to manage stress yourself. Talk to friends and family if you can. Use a forum like this one, we are many. Contact your GP.
Some good resources are:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information...-health-problems/stress/treatment-for-stress/
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/
Stress Management Techniques:
Learn how to manage the causes of stress and find out about useful stress management techniques.
www.mindtools.com
The Stress Management Society - From Distress to De-Stress
Manage your stress! Test your stress levels with our Individual Stress Test or use our Stress Guide to manage stress.
www.stress.org.uk
Parental Alienation | Parental Alienation UK
For any parent or grandparent who is being erased from their children’s lives, this website has been developed just for you. It’s important you realise you are not alone. The traumatic experience you are living through, is sadly not unique. There are tens of thousands just like you in the UK...
parentalalienationuk.info
Depression - Mental Health UK
Depression is a long-lasting low mood disorder. It affects your ability to do everyday things, feel pleasure or take interest in activities. It’s different from feeling sad or down, but anyone can experience depression.
mentalhealth-uk.org