How do you cope with children when you are on medications? I refuse to take medicine that gives me unintentional side effects. I tell my son when I'm taking sadating medication Just so he doesn't worry. The only time I'm acting drunk is when manic. He's to to the nearest adult and tell them if he feels unsafe.

Are you (unintentionally) teaching your children anxious behaviours? We've asked each of our team members and they all say that it is not a learned behavior.

Is there a cycle of mental illness in families caused by environmental factors?*** his issues are his own whether we had part in them or not it's how he deals with them that is the issue. Since he sees us ask for help and find resources he'll be more equipt to ask for help when needed.