Loneliness? Check. Sleep deprivation? Check. Chris Illuminati reads up on women and postpartum depression—and realizes he has all the symptoms.
The Quest For Happiness: Men and Depression
A friend of mine asked me a simple question not too long ago. “Dave, when is the last time that you were really happy?” I gave the question some thought, and the honest answer was somewhat alarming to me. The […]
Recognizing Postpartum Mood Disorders
You arrive home to a very similar scene to the one you left – wife sits on couch, baby is in her arm, TV blares out the evening news theme song. Did she move? Did she get anything done? Just what DID she do today? She snaps at you for blocking the TV. You become increasingly upset as you move throughout the house. Dirty dishes litter the sink and kitchen. Laundry…
Managing Depression
Some fathers have a difficult time in managing depression. They have jobs, families, and other obligations, and sometimes their depression and fears can get the best of them. Here is a short list of techniques that fathers can use to help manage their depression.
Managing Stress & Anxiety
Some fathers deal with stress and anxiety on a regular basis, especially with families and jobs to tend to. At times, many men may not know what to do. Here is a brief list of techniques that fathers can use […]
FRIDAY ROUND-UP! Juggle Family and Career, Osbournes, Depression + More!
It’s Friday! Time to end the week with TheFatherLife’s round-up of great fathering links from around the web… enjoy! And have a great weekend! -TFL Ben MurphyBen Murphy, founder of The Father Life, is an Adventure Athlete, Writer, and Wellness […]