How do I live with a mentally-ill parent?

Living with a mentally-ill parent requires tons of patience. It's hard trying to understand them, and it takes a toll on you also. You have to remember that you have to take care of yourself too, not just your parent. Try to find some support groups for people with mentally-ill parents, they sure help a lot.

This is so different for every case, its hard to answer it so broadly.. But, in most cases, living with a parent that is mentally ill is very tough, especially if they have not received help. Personally, I know with my mother, I just try to stay calm and have perspective - parents are people too :)

There should be no question to this, you should love and support them until you no longer can, or find someone who can do it better than you (that they and anyone else in your family approves of).

This is a great question and very difficult to deal with in general. I had a mentally ill parent in my life for many years and it was extremely difficult. I was blessed to have to opportunity to leave and be in a safer environment. Not everyone gets that opportunity though so my best advice is to make sure you take care of yourself and have some sort of stable adult figure in your life whether it be a family member or teacher or a neighbor. Those constants in your life help you deal with the confusion at home. Also make sure you have a safe place hat brings you comfort and you can go to at any time.

I don't have experience with this but my friend has a schizophrenic mother. I guess you will need to be able to distinguish their mental illness from their real personality and characteristics, so it doesn't foster hate. You will have to be able to know when to say no, when they become too draining. Being helpful is good but so is maintaining your own sanity and wellbeing.

Having a parent with mental illness is difficult since we look to them for answers. The good news is you are aware of the situation. Learn about your parents mental illness and try to understand them as much as possible so you can help avoid their triggers. This will help keep things peaceful for everyone and don't forget to take time for your own self care. Talk to professionals if need be and seek support! You are not alone!

living with somebody with a mentally illness even if it is apparent is learning to do your best to be patient and help them understand certain things you cannot always win a battle with a parent especially when they are the ones who are supposed to be right about everything that they share with you why? Simple because they're the ones that brought you up into this world they are the ones who taught you just about everything and it is difficult to open up to your room parents but sometimes what hurts so much as a belief you try your best to teach your parents without trying to irritate or progressed and aggression

Help them accordingly to what they lack/need. Act patient and listen to them all the time, especially with their ups and downs give them the space they need when they ask for it.

I lived with one myself and I sympathize with the pain that I'm sure it's caused you. I can only say to take it one day at a time. If you fear for your life or you safety is at risk, please seek help with someone you trust. You don't deserve to be placed in an unsafe situation, so please care for yourself as well. From an emotional aspect, do your best to make it through each day. Talking to a professional can help, opening up to friends and family may help as well. I wish you the best of luck :)

You really need to be patient with them. Sometimes they want help and sometimes they don’t. Some even want help but are too afraid to admit it. Patience is key.