How to live with a mentally ill mother?

Depending on the mental illness, sometimes you can't. People need to want to change or even accept that they have a mental illness. If they're not going to the doctors and you think they should, let them know about your concerns and tell them that you're worried about them. Sometimes, mentally ill people don't realise what they're doing or how their actions could be affecting those around them. It may help to voice your concerns to the person and state how it's making you feel but let them know that you'll always be there for them.

You support her the best you can. Try your best to keep her calm. If you get frustrated or upset, always keep in mind that it is the mental disorder, not your mother. Seek help if you feel that you need it.

TAKE CARE of them. Try to understand them. be patient in taking care of them because one way or another, she is still your mother. And the fact that she is MENTALLY-ILLED, she really needs a lot of attention and care.

Realize that when her behavior is not rational, you will not be able to reason with her. Try to make her feel calm. Tell others you trust about your up's and down's so they can support you.

try to be patient and supportive. she did not choose to have the illness but if it is preventing her from taking care of you, you may want to tell someone.

Support her as much as you can and be there for her. If too tough try getting some professional help

You might be too proud to ask for help; but ASK. Anyone that you may trust; family members or neighbours ask them and reach out maybe they will be willing to assist you. Also you need to humble yourself, remain calm at all times or else you will be stressed and so will your mother. Make sure you have a level of support as in someone to talk to etc.

The First step is identifying she has mental issues. Then to seek professional help for both her and you. Show compassion as perhaps something may have happened that you may not understand at the time. Have strength to forgive her condition which helps your healing. Maintaining a support team to intervene when times become difficult, you can’t do it alone. I speak from experience as my mother had mental issues and passed away when I was 21. Forgiving yourself that you did all you can do will help in your future healing. We did not choose our parents but I sure have learned much from the experience.

Understand her. Love her. Take care of her. We all wont have parents forever. Still, we shouldnt cut our lives because of it. Live young but do it wisely

How to live with a mentally ill mother all depends on the illness. My mother has Bipolar Disorder. Things I had to do were make sure she took her medication, assess her mood and pay attention to changes in mood, and ensure she did not put herself or others in harm. When she would be on her low days, I would make sure that she didn't have access to anything sharp and try to find ways to boost her mood. There were times where I also had to talk to her about her spending because she would get in moods where she would overspend.