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Midlife crisis or midlife awakening?By Former Contributor6 Replies · 302 ViewsLast post: 5 months ago · HappierFit Editorial Team
something my therapist said about my dad that I can't shakeBy HappierFit Editorial Team0 Replies · 103 ViewsLast post: 5 months ago · HappierFit Editorial Team
Finally went to therapy at 39. Wish I hadn't waited.By Tom Richardson5 Replies · 421 ViewsLast post: 5 months ago · HappierFit Editorial Team
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something my therapist said about my dad that I can't shakeBy HappierFit Editorial Team0 Replies · 123 ViewsLast post: 5 months ago · HappierFit Editorial Team
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Telling the kids you're getting divorced — what I wish someone had told meBy James Redmond1 Reply · 119 ViewsLast post: 6 months ago · Marcus Webb
Couples therapy — when does one of you have to go alone first?By Lisa Morales2 Replies · 118 ViewsLast post: 7 months ago · Sarah Chen
Grief as a man - why does nobody talk about thisBy Former Contributor4 Replies · 266 ViewsLast post: 8 months ago · Marcus Webb
Grief hits different when you're a manBy Tom Richardson3 Replies · 238 ViewsLast post: 8 months ago · Diane Park
Emotional numbness — anyone else deal with this?By Jake Mitchell2 Replies · 315 ViewsLast post: 9 months ago · Diane Park
How do you even find a good therapist?By Tom Richardson3 Replies · 326 ViewsLast post: 11 months ago · Lisa Morales
Anger isn't what you think it is (my story)By Jake Mitchell4 Replies · 455 ViewsLast post: 12 months ago · Sarah Chen
Alcohol and mental health - the cycle nobody warns you aboutBy Former Contributor3 Replies · 237 ViewsLast post: 9 months ago · Marcus J.
Anyone tried BetterHelp or online therapy?By Marcus J.4 Replies · 305 ViewsLast post: 11 months ago · Former Contributor
Emotional numbness - is this depression?By Former Contributor3 Replies · 266 ViewsLast post: 12 months ago · Former Contributor
First therapy session - what to expect?By Former Contributor4 Replies · 270 ViewsLast post: 1 year ago · Former Contributor
