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I think I am depressed.

I am almost 40 and I hate my life.  I hate my marraige and being a parent. I regret ever being a parent and regret letting my wife con me into having another child.  My goals probably are the same as a child unrealistic and inmature.  I cant remember the time I really ever have been happy in the last 3yrs.  The good part is I keep very active and workout 5 days a week.  But I wake up every morning bored and finish the day bored.  I have trouble getting right to sleep due to my mind wondering.  And lately I think back of what I should of done and just feed to my saddness with regret.  I want to change I want to be a good father and husband I am tired of feeling so lost and worthless.
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1423869 tn?1285053535
it sounds like it is depression, dont worry youre not a bad person for feeling like this. get some help, and give it some time, and hopefully things will work out.
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1291268 tn?1274810922
It seems like you are experiencing a bout of depression.  Marriage and parenthood bring responsibility.  Responsibility brings stress. Stress can lead to anxiety and depression.
Many people go thru this like you are, therefore the term 'mid life crises'.  You are at that stage in your life perhaps.  Maybe it's a bit more severe for you but you are better off because you at least realize it's happening.  
Contact your doctor and arrange for a complete physical.  Discuss your feelings with him/her and seek counseling to talk about what you are going thru.  
Depression can cause the way you feel and sap all the good out of your life if you let it.
You are truly blessed and you know it so don't hesitate to get the help you need.
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