Parents suffering from bi-polar has a big affect on a child. A child needs their parent there mentally and physically. A parent may not be present enough for the child because they are having an episode. A parent may push the child away. Leaving the child without mental stability. The child need their parent there for moral support. When the parent suffering bi-polar is depressed, they may not be worried about if their child eats, drinks, has clean clothes to wear, if their homework is completed, etc. The child may feel abandoned at this point. There is no guidance. If the parent commits suicide, the child could be traumatized. The child may turn to drugs and alcohol. Their behavior may be disturbing in school and with friends. I think it can always help a child if there is another parent or adult figure in their lives to help them understand that what there other parent is going through is not their fault.
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