How I overcame struggles with a mentally ill parent, depression and substance abuse | GMA Digital
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Karena Dawn, Co-Founder of Tone It Up and Chief Wellness Officer of ALTWELL, shares how she worked through the pain of having her mother diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia.
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My mom had depression my entire childhood she was sensitive, procrastinator, low energy and she would cry about anything almost everyday. It didn't help that we were poor and I stood out to other kids at school . I believe she's the reason I have low self-esteem never had any ambition to become anything. I'd miss school so much because there were days she just didn't get up so of course I fell into the habit of not going since she didn't care . It was a mess
Same bro 😫😭
Wouldn’t say I’m in the same situation but it’s similar. Is your mom still like this if you don’t mind me asking? Did she overcome it?
I feel the same way. I have this anger inside of me wishing she wasn’t my mom but there are somethings you can’t change. It’s affected a great deal of my life. I try to make a conscious effort but it’s the hardest thing to do. I need help
@@areebhussain321 She did actually bro, I look at it as her being in a rut. Tbh the only reason she got out of it was because our money issues was soon starting to get better once I dropped out of school got a job to help pay bills eventually she started to become a better mother. She got up early made breakfast, started doing things around the house again and went back to her old self but a better version we're both still healing from that period of time because like I said it affexted me too. I am a little mad because I feel like she kind of ruined my early teenage years but it is what it is I can only learn from her mistakes and do better going forward
You can always go back to school now if you want! I am very impressed with what you did to help your family in high school. That is very impressive of you!! You didn’t miss out on much in my opinion because the teen years can be hard. And you can enjoy your own children some day should you choose to have them if you get married, or you can still do fun things all throughout your life! God bless you in Jesus’s Holy Name, Amen!! 🙏🙏
OMG! This is my story. It was so difficult living with a mentally ill parent. It took a long time to shift my habits.
as a mentally ill parent, i need to find my way out its past due. IM a walking burden and failure. RUclips is always so validating when my mom wants me to stay
My mom was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia with delusional tendencies. Her delusions were often religious. She would think the devil was after her/us. She tried to kill herself and us several times. The first suicide attempt was when I was 5 or 6. I know what it means to grow up and not know what the truth is, to feel like you have to walk on egg shells because you don't want to make her more "crazy", and to be so angry and frustrated with her for not being "normal". Mental illness is such an emotional disease. It's a cancer you feel you need to hide and that no one talks about (then).
My mom was never treated and my dad was in denial. It has shaped my whole life.
“Mom...actually u were there for me...u did raise me. u were there for me by not being there...” 😢 this is so true! For some, this may not make sense but it makes so much sense to me! My mom developed schizophrenia when I was born. We’re thinking it was undiagnosed postpartum depression after she had me & she just became worst throughout the years. It has not been easy growing up with a mentally ill parent. But the one thing I got from this is the fight & the strength to live! She was diagnosed with dementia last year. I continue to take care of her just like I did when I was a child & I will ‘til her last breath. She gave me life. It may not be the one I wanted but it’s the one that was given to me....to be stronger....
How did u overcome the fear of you might inherit her illness?
Totally get it
You are a kind person for doing this for her and for the value you place on your life and hers.
I wish anyone dealing with or coming from a situation like this the best ❤
"When was I happy...?" Wow!😢 The question of the hour. Definitely refreshing to hear her response because for me it was riding my bike ; and I just bought one a few days ago, not thinking anything of it. Went for a ride today...I HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME!!😃 Now I'm watching this video and it makes sense!❤
Hello good morning how are you doing today?
My single mother was depressed and maybe more I'm not qualified to diagnose. She had two faces. Happy out going who knew lots of people. Behind closed doors she was the opposite. Sat and watched TV or stared at walls . My basic needs where met and I'm grateful. Clothed fed watered roof over head. However the emotional needs were not met. I was bullied at school and kept quiet as I knew my mother wouldn't do anything about it. I had no help with homework or any kind of bonding. I stayed in my room and took up art. I am good at art according to friends which hurts me. I have plenty of practice at art many hours as a child which triggers me to the time of childhood loneliness and isolation. Even to this day my mother won't acknowledge it and has a thousand yard stare if I bring it up. Also she can't keep the act up now. The mask the act she puts on outdoors is no longer there. I love my mother but I feel sad for her. She can do so much with her life but chooses to suffer in silence
My mother loses lucidity over things as little as me selling stuff on a whim. If I am stressed it is a personal insult to her. Constantly dipping into complete psychotic delusion. She thinks I am the source of all her mental issues. I will be glad the say I move out and never allow someone with no sense of responsibility into my life ever again.
I fully support her and admire her courage.
please pray for my mom to overcome depression & psychosis, been caring for her since 2018 (16 yrs old), im 21 now, been at home taking csre of her, couldn't graduate from college because all the money would go to her medication, we love her but it's been so hard. please pray for mine & my dad's strength, we just want her to get up again. her name is Nosi, thank you ❤
I will pray! God bless you for being so caring.
I applaud to her 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Same problem with my mother also.
She sometimes happy but when she fall ill and starts hurting everyone in my family members like father.
She always stays at home and my father only look us 😭
Sometime I think to die 😧😭😭😭
Why I got mom like this 😭
What a beautiful spirit you have and incredible strength to channel adversity into healing yourself and helping others around you. I hope you will continue to be happy in all that you do.
I have a similar story, but my parents divorced when I was 7 and I lived with my mom. At about age 14 I started drinking and one day something in me said I have 2 paths I can take, one is if I continue drinking and I get in too deep there may be no one there to help me, the 2nd path is that I straighten myself out and be aware of what's going on around me and help myself. I chose to stop drinking.
Thank You for sharing your story.
Love Karena and TIU! Thanks for featuring her story. She is an amazing advocate for health and wellness!
I couldn’t relate more to her a few months ago I kept having episodes and I was hiding from everyone because I thought everyone was fake and I was dreaming but as the months went by I got over it but it’s still in the back of my mind
Good story ❤ thanks 4 your share !! Good 4 You 😇🙏😇
That was a good and sad story. Well I had my mental illness and sexual abuse from Past. I had a problem my heads from bad memory And others today I have a depression I loss my dad and grandma. I never give my hope and faith. So I never give up, I had keep promise for my dad and grandma try easy and hard if I can. And stay away from him, that what my mom and older brother protect me from sexual abuse. And I had to stop my mental illness. I keep my straight and art and self care and fitness more and good health. My best to start, 😌❤️
Omg my life right now happy I watched this you moved an motivated me to wanna do better
And people have the nerve to call you a monster for suggesting that the mentally ill not have children excuse me for caring about the wellbeing of children
I really need help and i dont know what to do anymore.i ahvr became suicidal because of my everyday life my mom is crazy she is screaming all the time and drinking and hitting me screaming at me throwing bottels at me everything. and my dad never does anythung about it he just doesnt care and i dont know what to do anymore.
please go to a trusted adult, tell them your parents are abusing you and you need help.
Hey how are u now pls reply?
Same condition can we connect?
Go to your guidance counselor at school say u need help and if necessary go to the police ask for help or fire dept they gotta know where u can get help. So sorry sweet soul u dont deserve that what is happening to u.
Crazy how parents can create a false reality
I know what it feels like 😥
That's Beautiful God Bless You... Call on Jesus for Strength
Finally a good video !!
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My mother has dementia. Her mind is distorted. It's like a mixture of the past, present, and the future mixed with predictions and dreams.
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Wow sweet family and hahhly family
Sweet story do you mind sharing yours with me
Was her mother ever found!???😮
The same story to say. I even thought of suicide a lot of times in my last fe due to my parents...but the fact I am a boy..
My parent had died but to disappear. That would of killed me.
My mom was the most verbally abusive woman. She would curse, yell and say the most hateful things she could. I can remember being no taller than my bedroom doorknob and I would be awakened at 1AM to my mom and dad yelling and fighting intensely. This went on for hours and hours. My mom would never stop. This happened all the time, especially around the holidays. This went on for years. It was horrible being 5 years old and scared to death that if you got caught listening they were going to hurt you. It was horrible.
You know I'm a very religious & a spritual person as well very peace very claim as well. In the household that I was raised by the Christian Spritual Family household yes we do listen to our parents that's obvious? 🙄 Sometimes when it comes to music I only listen to certain amount of songs then I just cut the music off same thing with looking at certain TV shows as well.👍🏽 For me l don't have no schizophrenia myself but I do have mental illness myself. I was born & raised as a Jehovah's Witness all my life ever since I was born I dedicated my life for over 10+ years & I have know some of the older friends in years & also some of the younger friends in years as well & it's a small world So that means I don't get to celebrate no type of birthdays no pegan like XMas or Easter holidays but we only celebrate the Memorial of Christ Death.
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as a mentally ill parent, i need to find my way out its past due. IM a walking burden and failier
I’m sorry you are suffering. It hurts me to read that you think you’re a failure. You are human, humans are not perfect. Only God is. And I am praying for you Gabriella, that you find the help and peace you seek.
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You need to start doing the work to improve. When youre at rock bottom the only way is up, there really is nothing to lose by starting the work on yourself. There are so many free resources nowadays for self help. Books, youtube channels. Once you start seeing even small improvements in how you can be there to support your children, these small improvements will show you that you can do it and you will start to see your confidence in yourself improve. People survive the most horrific traumas, unimaginable traumas. The ones who survive are not surviving because of luck. It's hard work. Take small steps every day. And over time you'll start seeing the difference. I've been there. It's damn hard at first and it feels hopeless. But when i do even a little bit every day. One year later i look back and i realise. I've come a long way from where i was. Small steps every day. Books, RUclips channels etc, it's all free. I did it, you can do it. It's hard, but it's worth it
This sounds like something from Dr Phil
Seems like she sold out and is all about her brand and her vanity now. 🤦♂️
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Sold out? First, she survived her childhood. Second, she found a passion, something she could focus her body and mind on. Read The Body Keeps the Score and you'll learn about the damage trauma can do to the body but also the many forms of physical activity that can help heal the body and the brain. Third, she is willing to share her story and let other people know they're not alone. Fourth, developing self esteem when you've been through childhood trauma is sometimes impossible to do. Cemeteries are filled with kids who didn't survive that trauma, never developed any sense of self worth and overdosed, drove themselves into trees, shot themselves or were killed by predators. Let's celebrate her success.
She was lucky her mom self disappeared
Fr. I wish mine would . She's just a burden on everyone around her. Some people can't be saved.
My mother is depressed since when I was 8 years old, today I'm 22 and she only talks about dying and resting forever.
I feel lost and I just listen to her, for me, there's no advice I could give to her, because I'm also a depressed and empty person and I know how bad is depression.
I just get her totally, I understand why she wants to die, because she's suffering a lot, just like me.