My daughter is 7, and she knows about my bipolar, (explained in very simple terms that my brain chemicals either overwork or don't work ) she witnessed me in the midst of a very bad depressive episode and is glad that I'm getting help. She knows that it's a private matter due to stereotypes and also understands that mommy's a bit "sensitive" sometimes and that I need alone time to just deal with my emotions...

She's so cute, she even checks my pill box to see if I'm med compliant

On a side note, I got the encouragement here on PC to tell her, it's been one of my best mommy decisions ever. Thanks guys

finonaey, children are way more resilient than we give them credit for, and they're extremely intelligent too. your kids won't love you any less, believe me.
oh and

to PC, hope you make lotsa great friends here♥