Lessons from Mom: How to Help a Loved One with a Mental Illness | Sarah Mikulski | TEDxHarperCollege

[carolinavaldes]

No one tells u this. All we here about is US US US protecting our own mental health. But extending compassion for an ill parent is the most compassionate act one can do to give back and not regret it many years down the line. Thank u for this message! ❤

[bhargavibhat]

I wish there was a free support group for people, especially children dealing with this. Its an experience so difficult to endure.

[juliegage]

I thoroughly enjoyed your talk, THANK YOU. I have a 42 year old son MIA undiagnosed and spending his life savings causing mayhem. I've given him over to the foot of the cross for redemption. I have no control contact. In and out of jail.

[lasanchaadventures]

Having to co-parent with someone that suffers from mental illness on top of other trauma has been the hardest thing I've gone through. What a roller-coaster ride this has been 😢

[wellbodisalone]

Mental health is a real concern even though just a few get to talk about it. Great speech!

[fullerlifeministryconsulta]

This was so helpful for me. I am dealing with that with my mom

[Eurafrican]

What an inspirational speech. Beautiful, eloquent and deeply moving. The message is profound. We can support one another through mental illness, but also have to prioritise taking care of ourselves. I'm glad she was able to help her mother through the devastating condition that is Bipolar Disorder. I'm sure her mother's spirit is watching over her and her family proudly & protectively.

[nickwright]

I am finding my outlet now. I try to walk daily. My brother is bipolar and addict/alcoholic. It has been a terrible 17 year storm but I am trying to navigate it all.

[mystiemidkiff]

Thank you for sharing. This morning marks the first day of me educating myself on how to help my daughter. It started with a phone conversation and her being in a paranoid schizophrenic state. She is in rehab and at first I wanted to be overwhelmed by her calling me when she is high she makes no sense and it upsets me greatly. But now I know the difference at least if she is in a more controlled environment. She doesn't have to be high to sound like that. So I pray I can learn how to best help her and the calming techniques of telling her how much I loved her and creating a safe space really helped our conversation greatly.

[jttb]

thank u so so much, there i difference in loving the one with the mental illness, and phyical abuse and unbearable verbal abuse need not be accepted, but if its a mild depression or condition where they dont harm u but are sad, lowly and procrastinated, and u care for them, u can help them. I love that you tried to teach without judging and rather shared your experience while being consciouss that other may be in different or difficult-ier condition

[dj_spinfire_d-.-b]

Bless your heart Sarah! My mother needs to view this in regards to my Ninny who has dementia. I now feel further compelled to become more involved as well. Compassion & unconditional love are so integral towards fruition of best possible outcomes. Gratitude for your profoundly heartfelt insights in light of these such delicate & unfortunate circumstances. God bless you. <3

[MusicIsDivine]

Your voice is so soothing apart from the words you speak Thank you ❤️🙏

[maricarmenvargas]

Thanks for the advice, details and support. God bless you, you are brave and lovely❤

[sookiesookie]

This was so helpful. I thank God I found this video.

[stephenkenny]

It is a very very very inspiring talk!!! My mom and dad have changed my life hyperbolically I ways I could not verbally describe. I found meditation thru this pain...and also found a job in social work! Which I avoided like the plague my whole life, because...my family was in the social work business!!!!my dad retired early!

[karenbaird]

You so courageous for what you did for your mother
We love you for your courage

[boltonpictures]

Another angel in the world . Thank you for sharing your experiences. May God bless you.
Not many in the modern world will see their primal responsibility but be affected by stigma and influenced by society.
The need of family support cannot be overemphasised in this context. God really needs to send an angel when he dishes this out on humans.
❤

[LouisGuagenti]

One of the best most spot on talks about mental illness. Thank you.

[SherryMcKinney-hqco]

Free mental illness help -- NAMI -- National Alliance for Mental Illness.

[Sanasalmanawan]

can someone pls do a TED talk on its also okay to walk away, when you feel you can no longer deal with a loved one's mental illness.