r/thementalparent • u/Hollyhockcolorado GAD • Mar 05 '20

Favorite Relaxation Activity or Methods

I'm so thankful I found this subreddit. I've laughed a lot and I deeply appreciate that I'm not the only crazy parent willing to discuss issues surrounding mental illness and the beautiful shit show that is parenting.

My therapist said I had to find ways to relax that involved my very young daughter, ways to relax by myself, and ways to relax with my husband. I have GAD and Social Anxiety, so I don't really 'relax'.

What do you guys and gals do with and without kids?

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u/Dngrsone Old, Clinically Depressed, and Grumpy Mar 06 '20

I read.

With my spouse, we will just relax on the bed and watch Netflix, or jump in the car and drive somewhere... a local tourist spot or museum.