How do I live with a mentally-ill parent?

Living with a mentally ill parent probably has its struggles, but as long as you do your best with doing right by them and knowing that your help benefits them that may make it easier.

Mentally-ill isn't something you can control. It's like cancer. You can't blame your parent for having it.

Make sure that you have told either someone at your school will you talk to someone like on 7 cups he can give you advice and maybe get you some help

Do your absolute best to support them, and never be afraid to ask for help if it becomes too much for you, as you must also look after your own health too.

You love them. You try to understand what they are going through, do research on whatever they have, even look at ways to try and cope with it for yourself and them. Even ask them about it to try and understand. But the most important part is to accept they have it, and to love them no matter what

Read on the condition. Learn about the condition so you can understand how you can help. And be your parents hero.

To make it easy for yourself.. Don't think them as your mentally-ill parent.... Do what you would have done if they were your children... Take care of them as you would have taken if it were your child... They deserve more love and care and that's it...

It all starts with yourself. Know your strengths, be strong. When you have a clear sight, you understand the situation of your parent. The one who made YOU. Get motivated. Search on the internet. Overthink, yes overthink untill your brain explodes. Sleep. The next day you wake up, you are stronger and that is a fact. Your parents are everything, help them through.. Even at your worst.

I have been living with a mentally-ill parent for many years. It depends which illness you are dealing with, but ultimately it’s important to remember that they are sick and in need. It can be hard not to be frustrated with them, but so rewarding if you keep being compassionate and kind. If your parent needs therapy or other help and they aren’t receiving it, I would suggest talking to your doctor or therapist about it. If you believe they need emotional support, you can give it to them but of course you don’t have to, especially if it will be a detriment your growth and health. For yourself, please find support through friends or therapy as well. You can find plenty of people online who deal with similar things who you can connect with. And plenty of mentors who know how to handle these types of situations.

One of the most important things to do is research their condition. It is vital that you understand what your parent is going through. It may also help explain why they do the things they do. This also allows for you to learn what treatment works best for them. For instance, someone with PTSD may not want to be touched but they may want someone nearby to talk to or just listen to. In other cases someone with Autism may rock back and forth on their feet while sitting. This generally means that they are stressed or upset. Knowing that you can calmly approach the person and see why they are upset.