My 6-year-old has night terrors and I stay up all night watching her sleep because I'm afraid something will happen and my hypervigilance is making my anxiety worse but I can't stop.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent's legitimate concern for their child's wellbeing has escalated into anxiety-driven surveillance that serves their need for control more than their child's actual safety.
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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.