231: Numbing Out | When Disability Parents Need a Break From Reality

Scrolling. Comfort shows. Exercise. Reading. Keeping yourself so busy you don’t have time to think. Numbing out can look a lot of different ways.In today’s episode, we’re talking about why medical parents numb out, especially during stressful seasons, before and after scary medical moments, and after long days of being “on” for everyone else.We also dig into the difference between numbing out and dissociation, how to tell when distraction is helping versus becoming avoidance, and why sometimes giving your brain a break is exactly what you need.Also, a big thank you to Functional Formularies, oursponsor for this episode. Links:Learn more about Functional Formularies!Listen to Ep 182: Hobbies for Disability Parents.Fill out our contact form to join upcoming discussion groups!Join The Rare Life newsletter and never miss an update!Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life!Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode.