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How do you cope with eco-anxiety as a parent? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 weeks 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 5 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I still have a very young kid, so sleep isn't good and my energy level is low (contributing to my pessimism), but I am trying to build my community where I can.

I think the next step would be to be more involved in local politics, or more involved in the community at large to feel that at least, I can impact a few people.

[–] Australis13@fedia.io 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

As someone who has suffered sleep problems on and off for years, I empathise! It can be hard to do much when one is just trying to stay functional.

Once you can get some decent sleep, though, I agree that getting more involved with the community is an excellent next step. Personally I'm not cut out for politics, but if that appeals to you (or you think you'd be able to manage it), go for it.

[–] Croquette@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

I am not made for politics. I love politics, but I am an anxious person and could not deal with the life of a politician.

I would like to teach some day about my field, and give it a sustainable twist. But for now, I am concentrating on survivingy day to day for the next year.

[–] A_Union_of_Kobolds@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

Do what you can, where and when you can. Be a good example. That's all we can do.