Do you think it’s possible to both struggle with mental illness and be a good parent?

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Curious what others think without adding background.

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I have depression, anxiety, and bipolar 2. Even at my worst I always put my kids first. Some days she was the only reason I didn't kill myself. It's 100% possible to suffer from mental illness and be a good parent. Just like it's possible to be a trash parent without having a mental illness.

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I’d then like to ask is it possible to struggle with a physical illness and still be a good parent? 
It all comes down to establishing self care, self awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms!! 
As parents, the type & degree of challenges we face will vary drastically.. it’s how those difficulties are managed & overcome that matters

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Hell yea there’s people that have and will continue to be great parents Regardless of mental state￼ . I’m a little crazy lol but I’m the best parent I can be to my babies

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My hubby and i both struggle with anxiety and severe depression but we try to help eachother out as much as possible.  We always seem to struggle on the same days which is hard but we always put our kiddo first. I can usually manage till after he falls asleep and i cry and get it all out. Im pregnant with our daughter now and my hormones are so wild on top of it. Hubby and i agreed to take a while after this baby before we have more kids. I feel like our kids are great distractions from depression. Some days are harder than others but i think we are doing very well as parents!

Do you think it’s possible to both struggle with mental illness and be a good parent?

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