Postpartum depression - This new level of anger makes communicating seem impossible. The hopelessness of not getting things right is a lot to deal with, so you pull back and create some distance. But that doesn't seem to be the right choice, either. 

One thing for sure is that it is either getting a lot easier to get lost in a project or game or you're finding it harder to focus and give a shit about the things that once brought you some peace of mind. 

Postpartum anxiety - You've mastered putting your concerns into their own 'boxes', this might include some memories of the birth. Still, there are times when that feeling slips out, making it hard to concentrate and keep cool. 

Now, you have this new life you're in charge of. You can't mess it up. You probably fear that it already happened. Thinking of what the right thing to do is to take care of your family and then actually doing so, seems unrealistic. 

Isolation - Suddenly, you find yourself feeling out of place among friends and other dads. Conversations that used to flow easily now feel forced, and it’s tough to think about how they have this all figured out when everything seems so overwhelming in your own world.

You might notice you’re spending less time with the guys, avoiding meet-ups, and feeling more isolated. Whether it’s the fatigue from sleepless nights or the weight of your worries, it seems easier to retreat than to reach out.