Posted by bookgurl99 on January 15, 2003, at 10:28:28
In reply to Why have kids and pass on a genetic prob? « McPac, posted by Dr. Bob on January 12, 2003, at 20:40:06
People who have acknowledged mental illnesses are better prepared for parenthood.
The truth is, most people are marked with some aspect of mental illness.
Those of us who have gotten help for them, by taking medications or spending time in therapy, are better able to take care of a child. Because we are more aware of our needs and how to meet them healthily, we don't need to make our illnesses an unecessary burden on our children.
In addition, if our kids do develop signs of problems at an early age, we are more likely to see what's going on and get them the help that they need.
Looking back, I can see that the older generation in my family had the same problems as my generation. But in the older generation, these problems were swept under the rug. People who could have had near-normal lives were trapped under the veil of depression and anxiety. Not surprisingly, they weren't great parents.
Facing your 'junk' makes life better for you and the whole family.
poster:bookgurl99
thread:35147
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20030111/msgs/35257.html