🧠 Mental Health, PEDs & Fatherhood — Real Talk Before Father’s Day

[aimanabolic]

With Father’s Day coming up, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to show up — not just as a man, but as a dad, a partner, and someone who’s supposed to keep it all together.

I’m on PEDs, like a lot of guys here. I train hard. I push myself. But I also take Vyvanse, Fluvoxamine, and Lamotrigine — prescribed by my psychiatrist — because mental health doesn’t just “sort itself out,” especially when you’ve got the added stress of being a provider, husband, and father.

PEDs can enhance a lot — strength, focus, drive — but they can also magnify anxiety, irritability, and inner chaos if you’re not on top of your mental game. That’s why I stay consistent with my meds and check in with myself regularly.

I also want to shout out my coach — he’s opened the door for me to talk to him anytime I need, and that kind of support makes a huge difference. Sometimes just having someone in your corner who gets it is everything.

This isn’t about weakness — it’s about staying present for my wife and kids. Being strong in the gym doesn’t mean anything if I’m not emotionally available at home.

To the other dads out there: if you're struggling, you're not alone. DM me anytime. Sometimes just talking to another guy who's been there makes all the difference.

Happy early Father’s Day. Take care of your mind like you do your body.

 

[PonyGod]

Thank you brother. This post definitely makes me reflect on myself as a father, a husband and a friend. Its so easy to just shove everything aside and stick it out because its what's engraved in our brains because we're men. I definitely need to be a bigger advocate for myself some days, but it can be tough to do so. I'm lucky to have never been too beat down, but I know I have a good support system in my life. My DM's are open to anyone here that needs to just vent and talk about anything. We can shoot the shit! Great post!