6 Ways I Became a Better Parent after Seeking Treatment for my Xanax Addiction

6 Ways I Became a Better Parent after Seeking Treatment for my Xanax Addiction Living life as a 22-year old newlywed and a proud parent of an adorable six-month-old seemed like a fantasy that was too good to be true – and sure enough, it was. After being married for less than a year, I found myself going through a hectic divorce and entering a new journey as a single mom. As if that weren’t enough, a few credits away from obtaining my bachelor’s degree, I had to drop out of college to work a full-time job in efforts to maintain a life of normalcy for both myself and my son. After losing several jobs and friends, I had hit rock bottom. I was battling extreme depression and constant panic attacks. After feeling helpless for so long, I finally sought out professional help where I was prescribed Xanax as a coping mechanism. I became addicted faster than I can remember. With much psychiatric help and a few wrong turns, I was able to beat my drug addiction and rebuild a healthy relationship with my son. Here are six ways I became a better parent after undergoing treatment for my Xanax addiction. 1. I Became Less Moody  Anyone who was once a victim of drug addiction, especially Xanax, can agree that you experience extreme highs and lows for no apparent reason. Although my wish was to fill my son’s world with immense love and attention, I found myself being constantly irritated and aggressive towards the minor mishaps of raising a toddler. Following my treatment, I had finally become the tolerant and patient mother that I had always dreamed to be.  2. I Began To Spend More Quality Time  While under the influence, I was always late or made excuses as to why I couldn’t be there for my little one. At the time I didn’t realize how many precious moments I was actually missing out on, but now I do. In fact, being sober encourages me to embrace and maximize the time spent with my child.  3. I Became More Present In The Moment  Instead of being so distracted and anxious during our few interactions, I now have become more present in the moment and our bond has grown stronger. Simply showing up is not enough, as a parent, you must engage with your children and allow them your full attention.  […]

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