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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a mother who is bipolar and can (barely) hold a job but can't keep up with household tasks.  There has been improvement in my temperament since starting medication a year ago but I just can't keep up with cleaning, laundry, cooking, kids, and work (housekeeper, etc. does not fit my budget).  I see a psychiatrist and therapist and take medication, but I know I'm not doing well and have lost hope in medication alone solving my problems.

Many people here comment that their mothers were mentally ill and the harm this caused them.  How can I help my kid's story be different? 
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You have to find balance. Kids care more about you being there and being present compared to having a sparkling house. That doesnt mean you can live in a hovel.

If you arent managing you may need different meds. I speak from experience.

Regardless of your mental illness, the burden of housekeeping and cooking and cleaning is not yours to bear unless you are a single.mother.

How old are your kids? How many? Do you have a partner? You need to be organized to parent and sometimes that means pharmacuetical help for some people. I struggle with prioritization and organization when my meds arent right.

Have you been evaluated for add/ADHD?  Many people who suffer from bipolar have add/ADHD and some people who have ADHD have bipolar. 
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