How do I live with a mentally-ill parent?

It is really hard, I know but parents are the most special gift you will ever receive l, you should cherish the gift. Try to spend more time with them.

Being sensitive to their condition would make a huge impact. Learn their triggers and try and avoid them. Talk to them, get to know your parent better, and just give them the love they raised you with :)

Growing up with a parent who suffered from PTSD has it's up and downs, my mom always did her best to try to hide it though. You learn by living with them, what makes bad days good and good days bad. You also learn to deal with something that is bigger than yourself or even them, they won't tell you everything but the best thing to do is support them. Things can be rough, they might lash out a little bit but it's nothing you wouldn't do if it was you in there shoes.

You have to be patient above all. Remember that the frustration you are feeling is due to their illness and not who they are as a person. Try to seperate the person from their disease.

Living with a mentally ill parent is very difficult. It can leave you feeling bad about yourself, low self esteem, angry, on edge, feeling like you're not worth much at all. All you can really do is be there for any supportive needs as long as it isn't at your own risk or happiness, or well being. There isn't always anything you can say to the parent to make them feel better, but sometimes doing the small things can have an impact. Making them a drink or some tea, running them a bath. I think the smaller things have more of a impact and effectiveness.

You get a support system to help you through tough times and you try to understand things from your parent's perspective as well as your own.

Empathy, patience and perseverence are the name of the game. Using empathy, and patience consistently try to really imagine what life is like from their perspective, what truly may be running their minds, what they truly may be feeling in each moment or difficult circumstance, imagine how you would be feeling or acting if this was your situation. Ask yourself, if you were them in their situation, what could your child do to "live with" you? Perseverence is strength over time, it means you remain strong and bide your time through each difficult circumstance while working towards a very, very distant goal, such as an opportunity for more help with the parent, or an opportunity for independence if that is your wish. It is okay to reach out for help regarding mentally-ill family members, even to talk about how you are doing and feeling. We cannot help anyone else until we begin to help ourselves, and we cannot ignore our own suffering just so we can survive another day: we each deserve to feel safe, loved, and happy. If your struggles with a mentally-ill parent affect your day-to-day wellbeing, consider reaching out to a counsellor, anonymous group meetings that may happen in your area, a therapist, or even a family doctor for validation, advice, and guidance. Good luck to both of you. Living with a mentally-ill parent can be a challenge, but you are already proven to be strong, because you are still here fighting the good fight and asking this question.

You have to remind yourself that although they may be different, they still have feelings they still can understand, and they can hear what you say. Sometimes you may have to remind them of something a hundred times, but you cannot be impatient, and you certainly not be rude or demeaning. Treat them like a normal human being so they don´t feel to different, but don´t treat them like you would treat your best friend. You want them to know you like them, but they don´t want to be treated different.

Day by day. Get the help you need to protect yourself and, hopefully, help your parent. The first step is realizing they are in need of help. My heart goes out to you...

It can be very hard, I've gone through it myself being a young carer. I talked to a counsellor at school. Counselling helped me. I also got referred to support groups where individuals experiencing the same problems come together to talk about their problems. I found ways of coping. It was very helpful. You become more stronger. Take care