Men’s Therapy in Salt Lake City, UT

Stuck in the Doldrums

It’s another day of the stale, same old same old.

I drag myself out of bed for a job I’ve come to despise. (Didn’t I used to love what I do?)

I steel myself for feedback from my boss and spouse (really anyone these days) that usually makes me feel like a failing piece of crap. (Was I always this sensitive?)

I dread the drive home because it means I’ll endure the kids clamoring for my attention, driving me up the wall until I yell at them to be quiet. (This anger isn’t me. I love my family, right?)

I numb out to some TV and maybe a drink before crawling into bed, to sit there stewing until after midnight, knowing I must repeat it all tomorrow. (Shouldn’t there be more for me?)

Who am I becoming?

Anger and frustration erupt at the smallest issues, making you confused and ashamed when you snap at coworkers and family.

You isolate, ignoring calls from friends to go out.

You sometimes have unwanted, paralyzing thoughts about you being unable to handle life anymore creep into your head. It’s terrifying that your brain even considers that possibility.

On the outside, life should be good. You’ve got a house, a secure job, a retirement plan, and a great family. Shouldn’t that be enough?

But it’s not enough, and the guilt from not being satisfied with what you have is overwhelming, pushing you to more emotional explosiveness, drinking, and disconnection.

I can’t make things different on my own.

As men, it’s difficult to admit when we need support or therapy services, especially when dealing with how we feel.

It feels unnatural for men to need help. We’re expected to handle everything independently and not be phased when things don’t go our way. But because that’s the expectation doesn’t mean that it’s reality.

And we can help you.

As we work together, we’ll pull from the things you are already doing well or used to do well as we explore why they stopped working.

We’ll also take time to recognize what’s going on inside (your thinking and how you feel) and learn to manage those experiences better, so you can regain a sense of fulfillment and success in all aspects of your life. Contact Us today to get started.