How do I live with a mentally-ill parent?

Taking care of yourself is really important. You have to remember that you're well being is important and, although it's not always fair, you're the one responsible for taking care of your emotional needs. Make sure you're putting the oxygen on yourself first, if you're not well, it'll be really hard to deal with the emotions and wellbeing of someone else.

It might be helpful yet hard to separate the illness from the person. Learn as much about your parent's illness as possible. I believe that knowledge is power. Secondly, it helps to have a support system as you will definitely need it. Find someone who understands what you are going through. If possible, join a support group. Finally, the most important thing to do is to practice self-care

Mentally ill person need more love and more care from the people around, if ones parent is mentally ill, seek the guidance of a professional ,A helper in home also make things easier to, deal with, if one is mentally ill, neither it's his or her fault nor the family, By following the guidance of mental health professional,and with your patience, love, support,,,,their care is possible,

Living with a mentally ill parent can be really hard. The most important thing is to support them. I myself have a mentally ill parent and sometimes it can be really hard. Remember they have feelings as well and it doesn't matter if you as child supports them. Show them love and give help.

Ive had firsthand experience with this situation, both my parents have and had depression (one recently passed away) it is a difficult situation, and depending on the mental illness, you may have to sometimes support them where other people dont. sometimes going to them and giving them a warm hug can help, other times there isnt anything you can do. remember you need to make yourself happy

I would suggest doing some research on your parents mental illness/s to better understand the illness, then you might find ways to help support your parent. Often you can find support groups online and you can find support here too!

Mental illness can be exhausting for the person going through it, and sometimes for children trying to support a parent going through it. Your emotional energy is important, and self-care, especially self-compassion. However when you do feel like you can be there to support your loved one, genuinely love and listen to them even if it's for five minutes can make all the difference. Be firm about what your boundaries are though. A child does not have the capability to meet all their parent's needs. Encourage them to seek more support, and validation through counselling and doctors visits if needed. 7 cups might also be a great resource for them as well.

Support them the best way you can, but if they even end up physically or emotionally causing you harm, you should seek secondary assistance.

It's definitely hard, sometimes you yourself may take on more of a traditional parental role. All I can say is that you should try to be there for them and understand that what they are going through is tough on them. If they haven't already, you can try to advise them to see someone about it. I believe that therapy helps the situation and will allow them to communicate more effectively with you as well.

Carefully. You have to try to do your best to remain independent and further yourself as a person while dealing with whatever they throw your way. Mentally-ill parents make it really hard to live in a home setting, you never know what will happen and there are so many different kinds of mental illnesses. Just be strong, find strength in knowing you can survive. Lots of people share your situation and we're doing our best also.