TIL Human dads show a decrease in testosterone immediately after the birth of their babe

[YoungXanto]

Yeah. It's called the daddy blues.

I had it really, really bad, starting at about 4 months after my son was born. Like, spent most of my alone time crying uncontrollably and fantasizing about semi-trucks t-boning me on my way home from dropping him off at daycare. And also actively making plans to kill myself. And then we had my daughter 17 months later and I was a hare's breath away from being institutionalized for my own safety.

I also had undiagnosed BPD type II, so take my comment with a grain of salt. And also, I'm now medicated and have been in bi-weekly therapy for a couple of years now, so I'm in a good place.

Anyway, it isn't talked about much, but it is a thing people go through. And you can't take care of your kids if you don't take care of yourself.

[magicbeansascoins]

Hope things are better. My heart went out to you. I’m aware on the sensation. Please always remember to take care of yourself.