How do I live with a mentally-ill parent?
AlliopeCalliope
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Jul 6, 2017
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This is something I've lived with, and it can be challenging to say the least. The most important thing is to take care of yourself. Learn as much as you can about boundaries, for example. (The guide on 7 Cups is fantastic.) Know that your parent's behavior isn't your fault, ever. Remember the 3 C's: You didn't cause it, you can't cure it, you can't control it. Learn about your parent's mental illness with curiosity and compassion, so you will know what to expect and can still have a very loving relationship.
skylerraber1234
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Aug 11, 2016
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patience is key, you need to tell yourself that it is just the mental illness talking. Mentally ill people usually get annoyed by arguing so if they want to do something they shouldn't use a distraction technique. Do something good for yourself to daily don't just think about other people take some time and go have a spa day. It is nice to have a caregiver to help you out and there is programs to help with cost. Don't take the blame for things they say and do because its just the illness. There is some great videos on youtube to help you feel more empathetic about what there going through just take some time and watch them. Its defiantly helpful and worth it.
Greatlistener87
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Jun 23, 2016
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It will not be easy. You will need to know what triggers your parent and what steps you will need to take to prevent or deal if your parent is triggered.
Anonymous
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Jun 23, 2016
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How crucial. Live with them as if they would have lived with you if you were to born this way.
Don't shout at them for their mistakes. Learn to accept them as they are. Just as a child.
If he/she was okay just like you they wouldn't have made mistakes.
For them they are no mistakes, leniency, laziness or fatigue, they do this because they don't know how to control themselves in a right way. Their consciousness fluctuates perhaps more than ours.
Acceptance is the key my friend.
DG943
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Jul 13, 2016
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Try as hard as possible to understand what they are going through. Maybe read about what their illness is so you can better understand them!
Naturallyhappy00
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Jul 15, 2016
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You help them with there mental illness and try to be more supportive with them instead of getting upset it hard but keep strong
Anonymous
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Jul 21, 2016
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Finding chat rooms or support groups can offer some help and reasurence. This can be a tricky situation so having someone who understands is always helpful
ElementAurora
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Jan 12, 2017
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Understand that they may not have total control over how they act and give them the space and time they need to collect themselves. If you ever find yourself at risk, remove yourself from the situation and wait for them to calm before approaching.
kmrobs
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Sep 9, 2017
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Living with a mentally-ill parent is incredibly difficult and straining. It is important to provide whatever support you can, and encourage them to do what it is they need to do ( ie. take medications, attend therapy) to live a healthy and fullfiled life. However, in doing this it is important to also remember that the way they act and the things they say is not a reflection of who you are or your character. Although it is good and important to remain supportive, remember support is shown in several of ways and you should still be your first priority. If it is too hard on your well being, asking for help from doctors or other family members is always a good go-to. As well as filling your life with the things that makes you happy and keeps your life as your own!
TheAlanMan
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Nov 4, 2017
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I live with one, and whenever it gets tough for me I imagine how their had been when they were my age or probably even younger. Full of ambition and hope. Their journey through life. The problems they have had to face. Their struggles. And then I ask myself if I can do anything to make it easier for them or help then. If the answer is yes, I just do.
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