Connect with others who understand.

  •   Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  •   Real advice from people who’ve been there
  •   People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
All Resources Treatments A-Z Personal Assistant Help Center Crisis
Powered By
Real members of MyDepressionTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.

What are your experiences with having depression and anxiety yourself, and now your child had been diagnosed with the same?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Aurora, CO

I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder with anxiety since I was 17 years old and I am 52 now. That's a long fucking time to be depressed and anxious. Some years have been better than others of course and I am a Christian and strive every day to keep my head up. I was on medication during my pregnancy under doctor's care. My daughter was diagnosed at 13 years of age, 4 years before I was diagnosed in my youth. I am, by NO means, cured. So I was a flawed mother raising my daughter… read more

February 18
 · 
Reactions
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Sorry for my mistakes writting

February 18
A MyDepressionTeam Member

O God I been o mother and a wife is so hard when you have chronic depress I wast easy for me to race my 2 girls nobody gies to school to learn hiw to be a mother I made a lot of mistakes with my kids and now the older one 33 hates only my other daughter 24 loves me but she didn't go through what my older daughter went with with me if I tell everyone here what I went through you will probably cry

February 18
MyDepressionTeam

How does having depression and anxiety affect parenting when your child also has these diagnoses?

Parenting with depression and anxiety while your child faces similar challenges can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone in this experience. Many parents navigate this difficult situation.

Research shows that when parents Show Full Answer

How does having depression and anxiety affect parenting when your child also has these diagnoses?

Parenting with depression and anxiety while your child faces similar challenges can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone in this experience. Many parents navigate this difficult situation.

Research shows that when parents have depression, it can sometimes make it harder to engage with children consistently. However, being aware of your own mental health and actively managing it can actually benefit both you and your child.

Here are some ways to support yourself and your family:

• Seek professional support for both yourself and your child - therapy can help you develop coping strategies
• Join support groups where you can connect with other parents who understand these challenges
• Create consistent routines and structure, which can provide stability for everyone
• Share household responsibilities by assigning age-appropriate chores to reduce your burden
• Avoid isolation by staying connected with others, even when you don't feel like it
• Practice self-compassion - having depression doesn't make you a bad parent

A MyDepressionTeam member shared how group therapy helped them realize they weren't alone in experiencing these symptoms, which was very comforting.

Remember that children of parents who are less judgmental about their own parenting abilities tend to report fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety themselves. Taking care of your mental health is one of the best things you can do for your child.

February 18

Related Questions

View All

Which is worse for you Depression or Anxiety? Which comes first the depression or the anxiety?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Coon Rapids, MN
August 20

Ok I know there is people here on this website that can share there experience having bipolor?

A MyDepressionTeam Member asked a question 💭
Spencertown, NY
June 9

You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Depression. Now What?
What are you tired of hearing about your depression?
Bipolar 1 and Anxiety: 4 Ways To Treat