How do I live with a mentally-ill parent?
Anonymous
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Sep 1, 2016
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Try just being there for them. If they see that their family is there for them and cares about them then the parents themselves will want to make progress. You would be their goal!
Anonymous
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Sep 4, 2016
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You have to try and be supportive and encouraging to their fears and needs without neglecting your own
AdviceGuru
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Sep 4, 2016
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Patience and Understanding come first and foremost. Without having good stock in both of them you are only setting yourself up for troubles.
CandyMandie1391
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Sep 11, 2016
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Lots of patience, you need to understand that it is not easy to have a mentally illness, sometimes when we do not understand it can be hard, but just stay calm
Cavo
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Sep 21, 2016
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Give them the support they need and encourage them in genuine ways. It is important to be sensitive to their needs. Try not to treat them differently just because of their diagnosis but do not ignore it either.
magnanimousButton53
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Sep 23, 2016
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First you have to mentally accept of ill parent, then half of the problem is solved. As parents grow old they become like children, so accept them as children. How do you treat your mentally ill child try to do in the same way. Love them and you will be blessed
2cupsofteaa
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Sep 24, 2016
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Support. Understand that he/she is going through a tough time, and that you'll be there to help them. However, remember not to burn yourself out as you can't exactly help someone else when you're exhausted. Perhaps, joining social groups on that specific mental illness, and educating yourself on it can prove to be helpful too
MachineGKyla
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Sep 28, 2016
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It won't be easy, I can tell you that. You have to be there for them and be supportive. I volunteer and the nursing home and I help this one lady with Alzheimer's and it's a struggle. You just have to be there for them and let them know everythings okay
Anonymous
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Oct 1, 2016
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Patientice, love them and trust that you know what your doing, be kind and allow for hard times, be strong and you will make it through them.
Anonymous
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Oct 12, 2016
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I have to learn as much as possible about the disease and get as much support from friends, family, etc as possible.
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