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Why do you think parents miss the warning signs of mental illness in their kids?

Poll - Total Votes: 15

Busy with their own problems

They hope their kid will just grow out of it

It's hard to tell

It's easy to miss

Everyone is on the spectrum of mental illness

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Loss of interest in usual fun activities

Withdrawal from social or usual pleasurable activities

Difficulties with concentration
Running away from home or talking about running away from home

Talking about death or dying, giving away (or talking about giving away) favorite possessions, writing goodbye letters

Sleep increase (or decrease)

Appetite/weight changes (more likely an increase, in depressed teens)

Occasionally, new or recent onset agitation or aggression

Comments indicating hopelessness or low self-worth

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Peaceful · F Best Comment

I think we have wounded parents raising wounded children for the most part. That coupled with both parents working, if there are two is strenuous. And often the child hides the signs sadly.

Lostpoet · M

@Peaceful I think you are right. I know both of my parents were putting in 70+hrs at work when I was growing up.

Peaceful · F

@Lostpoet I'm sorry to hear it. That makes things tough for everyone involved.

SW-User

Makes a lot of sense, my mum was a teen heroin addict, that was also me as a teen, my dad used to get into a lot of street fights in his late teens too and that was me too. One thing I know about family, history repeats itself. @Peaceful

Lostpoet · M

@SW-User It really does but you are in control of it. I do believe that stuff makes people stronger.

Peaceful · F

@SW-User break the cycle. I know it's not easy, but you're worth it.

Phire1 · 51-55, F

@SW-User History does not Have to repeat

SW-User

It does get stronger, and that bad history with my family stops with me, because if I ever raise one of my own history ain’t going to repeat. There will be nothing but unconditional love from there.@Lostpoet