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How do you cope with eco-anxiety as a parent? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago by Croquette@sh.itjust.works to c/parenting@lemmy.world

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Hello,

I have two young kids and lately, I am having a lot of anxiety and sadness thinking about how the current climate crisis will affect them.

I also have regrets because I decided to have children while knowing about the climate crisis. At the time, I was optimistic, but no so much anymore.

It has been hitting me hard the last few days. How do you cope/deal with this as a parent?

Thanks

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[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works [S] 3 points 1 year ago

I often work on my control influence with my therapist and what you wrote really hit home.

Deep down, the crux is the issue is control: I can't control everything, so I must focus on things that I can control. Taking local actions is something I can do to make me feel better and make the life of people around me slightly better. I should take solace in that to make me more optimist.

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