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[quote=Anonymous]Ok, no vitriol from me becaue you're just being honest, and I think a lot of us feel like this sometimes. I can also relate to experiencing bouts of depression where you just look around at your life and think everything is so great, why am I still struggling so much in my mind? But if I can put some things in perspective for you:

-You have a job that you truly love / feel passionate about
-You have 3 kids, but you get to go the gym every day 
-Money (ie lack thereof) is not an issue 
-Your wife loves you and you guys have good communication (this is huge) 
-You have a good sex life with your wife (also huge, and not exactly super common either)
-Your wife understands you and is willing to put up with the REGULAR bouts of anxiety/depression you go through (please do not underestimate how big this is. I'm sure you are no peach to deal with when you're deeply unhappy and can't get out of your head - I'm sure on some level you recognize this)

I'm sure there are other things that, if you looked around and took honest stock, you would add to this list. Nobody gets it perfect; there are tradeoffs in everything. But I hope you're able to see that in many many ways...you've got it really good. I say this not to make you feel guilt(ier), but just to offer an outside perspective - not many people can check all of the above off, please know that you're really blessed

I hope everyone else who has made comments about the fact that this problem would follow you regardless of where you were / who you were with have gotten through - I know from a rational pov you know that's true. I'm not sure if you're willing to give it a try, but have you ever talked to a counselor? I'm not saying you have to become a person who is in going to therapy for life, but I think a few sessions could maybe help you sort out the turmoil in your head

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