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Originally Posted by FluffyDinosaur
For what it's worth, I think it means a lot to kids that their parents at least acknowledge what's wrong and are working to do something about it. My parents both had issues, but I don't blame my dad nearly as much because at least he acknowledges it. Other than that, I think we just have to hope that the 99% of the time when we're good parents is what will stick, rather than the 1% when we're not.
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That is so very true. My mom got ill in the same way I am when I was 22 or so. She refused to acknowledge it or seek any kind of treatmemt. It made me feel completely helpless. I was very upset with her for not trying to shield herself and my family from further trauma.
I put my treatment out in the open for my kids. They know when I'm going to the doctor or the therapist and why I go. When I was on meds they knew why I took them. I've explained to them why it is so important for me to eat right and exercise. I think it helps them to process everything to know I'm working hard to make sure it doesn't get out of control again. I had never experienced any kind of mental issue before and it came on fast. Neither my husband or I saw it coming. At least now we know what to look for and we have a bunch of tools to use to lessen the blow.