Episode 10 How To Create Authority Over Your AnxietyEpisode 10 How To Create Authority Over Your Anxiety
Living With Your Child's Addiction
Heather Ross shares strategies for managing anxiety while supporting a child's addiction recovery.
25:21•21 Jan 2021
Mastering Anxiety: Heather Ross' Guide for Parents of Addicted Children
“As soon as I open up to it, instead of tightening up and constricting and resisting, then I can work through it and, as I said earlier, when I judged it and panicked about it, I intensified my anxiety and, realizing this was the key to my acceptance.”
Ever feel like your anxiety is taking the driver's seat when it comes to your child's addiction? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Living With Your Child's Addiction', Heather Ross dives deep into understanding and managing anxiety, especially the kind that keeps parents up at night. Heather knows the terrain well, having navigated her own daughter's struggles with addiction. She breaks down what anxiety really is, why it matters, and the four typical ways we react to it.
But she doesn't stop there. Heather offers practical tools like deep breathing exercises and journaling to help you regain control. This episode isn't just about coping; it's about empowering yourself to take charge of your mental health while supporting your child's recovery journey. Whether you're in the thick of it or just looking for some peace of mind, Heather's compassionate approach offers a lifeline.
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