Parents Supporting Unwell Adult Children

Thank you, I have just had a thought that I might change my name to something less obvious. So I will start again and add my story on the carers page as you suggest.

I haven’t participated in a forum like this before. My child is technically adult - 19 - but lives at home. Because of her illness, she’s begun swearing at her dad & me, telling us we’re terrible parents and she hates us. I know it’s not really her speaking, it’s her illness. But it still hurts so much I’m lying here crying instead of sleeping.

I feel for you MamaBear1. I'm almost in the same situation although my daugher is a lot older than yours. It still hurts heaps though. Just keep reminding yourself that it's not her saying these thing, it's her illness. Look after yourself as much as you can too.

hello @Kasey13 , @Faith-and-Hope , @Mamabear1 , @Pearl146 , @octavia , @Former-Member

remember to put a @ in front of members name so they will recieve the email meassage from you

@Kasey13, what you said is very true , it is their illnes and they do not really mean what they say

i will tag you to a thread called " Careres hints and tips "

Thanks for that, I'll remember to tag.

Thanks for that @Shaz51 , I'll remember to tag.

means we can reply quicker @Kasey13 xx

how are you today

been thinking of you since your last message , it is hard my friend

I'm feeling a little bit better today thanks @Shaz51 . The support on this Forum is very helpful. I've also made an appointment to get some counselling and although I can't get in for a few weeks, it feels like I'm doing something at least.

I've also made an appointment to get some counselling-- way to go my friend @Kasey13

I should do that too for me

Good idea! @Shaz51