Outcome of Step Parents With Bipolar Posted: 08-31-05 13:00pm
I don't know exactly what to ask, or how
to ask it... So don't jump on me, ok?
What effect does it have on children that
have step parents that are bipolar and I
mean the very aggressive bipolar.
I just found out that my children's step
mom is bipolar. I knew something was
wrong with her, because of her behavior,
but didn't say anything.
I'm just concerned with the childrens
welfare now and have been reading up on
the symptoms, etc, but cannot find
anything about how it effects children
that have (step)parents that are bipolar.
I am sure there has to be some kind of
effect on the children. I know that they
can inherit it, if there were blood kin,
which is not the case here, but other than
that, is there anyone that can help me
find information about this matter?
Thanks
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jacquelyne
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Sep 2005 Posts: 20 Location: australia
Posted: 09-15-05 22:22pm
Hi,
i have a step daughter and I have bipolar
with aggression at times.I have my own son
also who is the same age as her.I do get
in bad moods sometimes and would never
even yell at her if I was angry.Luckily I
have a great partner and if I am feeling
aggressive or angry I will go for a walk
or sit in my room and watch television
until I am feeling happier as I prefer the
kids not to see me if I am in a manic or
even depressed mood.If you have concerns
about her step mum just ask your child the
questions you want to know or confront the
woman with bipolar about your concerns for
you child (i would not be upset if my step
daughters mother confronted me I would
feel great that she was concerned for her
girl as all bipolar symptoms can be
different).I worry very much about my step
daughter and her own mother who has no
mental illness at all.If nothing else I
know I do a great job with the kids its
usually my partner or another adult that
upsets me or something that has happened
never usually the kids.If the kids do
something that is very naughty or I feel
annoyed I will let my partner take control
of the situation.My step daughter always
asks can she stay here on school holidays
(her father is at work) so I cant be that
bad lol.I think it is because we share
ineterests she loves to paint and cook etc
with me which is something that she does
not do with her own mum.But remember your
child comes first and do what you think is
best if you are worried.Good luck
