[kmrg60]

I am bi-polar. I received the diagnosis when I was 35 (I am now 54). I had not gone for help until a tragedy in my life left me unable to function. After being treated for depression my Doctor said at one appointment that I was bi-polar. I have been on numerous medications since. I am thankful to say I am now stable and as my friends and family say whatever I am doing keep doing it!

Unfortunately, my daughter has been diagnosed I feel she has a personality disorder. I probably do as well because she is ME. I see myself. It is hard for me to believe this. It is watching myself grow all over. The same behaviors, the same lies absolutely the same from the very young age of 5. (she is 18).

I cant explain the guilt I feel. She hates me for it and I don't blame her. It is like giving her a life sentence.

[Altered Moment]

Its not your fault. I see the same things in my daughter. She is exactly like me. Depression/ anxiety/ alcoholism. I worry about her very much. She has seen me clean and sober since she was three and she is now 21. She has seen me get all kinds of help for my mental illness. At 19 she changed like night and day and has been doing great since. I still worry though. I wish her the best and you as well.

[Victoria'smom]

Guilt is common when it comes to a disabled child. She doesn't need to suffer as long as you did. Her life can get better. Get her to a therapist and a psychiatrist.

[BioAdoptMom3]

It is NOT your fault although I can understand why you might feel like blaming yourself. I am assuming since she is diagnosed she is on medication? Is she also in therapy? Both of those can go a long way to helping her have a normal life! And yes, you keep doing what you are doing! That is a great example for her! and

Nancy