My kids were 17 & 18 years of age when I was diagnosed. So well and truly able to see that something was wrong. They are now 21 & 22.

I’ve behaved badly often during an episode. Particularly in the early days. The kids both reacted in awful ways so my hubby and I wanted to move them out of home when 18. Doing this has meant that they haven’t been exposed to me in an episode at my worst.

Trying not to freak out my kids is my #1 reason for being compliant with doctors, medications and therapy.
It’s nice to now belong to a forum with others who ‘get’ it.