My teenager is in early recovery from stimulant addiction and they're sleeping 16 hours a day while their brain chemistry rebalances, and my spouse thinks we should make them get up and 'be productive' while I think we should let them rest as long as they need. We're fighting about parenting decisions while our kid's body is trying to heal, and they can hear us disagreeing about what they need.
More people experience this than they realize.
Two parents are in conflict about how to respond to their teen's physical recovery needs, creating additional stress during a vulnerable time.
“Where Are You with Addiction — physical dimension?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.