Oof. I struggled with panic attacks for much of 2022 and have had a few this year. It's hard to trust that those feelings will pass on their own, isn't it? I've been noticing recently that it's been really hard for both me and my husband to hold space for our kids' emotions and trust them to pass, and I'm wondering why that is. We started out so committed to holding that space, and lately it just feels impossible. Anyway, no answers here, just observations. 😅
Panic attacks are unreal. I found it so hard to sit with, to get curious about, because I just wanted it to go away. But when I did, there was wisdom for me that I had been ignoring for too long.
I go through seasons of being able to hold my children’s emotions. The more I’m struggling with sensory overload, difficulty with the cloud of vague plans and lists, or being interrupted in what I’m trying to do, the more likely I am to be dismissive.
Do you have someone that’s holding space for your own emotions, disappointments, frustrations?
Oof. I struggled with panic attacks for much of 2022 and have had a few this year. It's hard to trust that those feelings will pass on their own, isn't it? I've been noticing recently that it's been really hard for both me and my husband to hold space for our kids' emotions and trust them to pass, and I'm wondering why that is. We started out so committed to holding that space, and lately it just feels impossible. Anyway, no answers here, just observations. 😅
Panic attacks are unreal. I found it so hard to sit with, to get curious about, because I just wanted it to go away. But when I did, there was wisdom for me that I had been ignoring for too long.
I go through seasons of being able to hold my children’s emotions. The more I’m struggling with sensory overload, difficulty with the cloud of vague plans and lists, or being interrupted in what I’m trying to do, the more likely I am to be dismissive.
Do you have someone that’s holding space for your own emotions, disappointments, frustrations?
Yes and no. I'm trying to find a therapist at the moment because I know I really need a more consistent outlet.