will my kids be ok?

[chrystalina]

I have had bi polar disorder since I was young. Will my children have it?

[dorik314]

Both of my parents suffer from mental disorders. What I mean is that theu suffer from some type of personality disorder. Anyhow, I don't believe any of my siblings are actually bipolar but two have anger issues and one has a learning problem and emotional issues. I am bipolar and I sincerely believe that if my childhood was better than I wouldn't be as bad as I am now. I think how you are raised is what causes the outcome if disorders.

[007Bunny]

I red somewhere that it is 27% chance children will get it if the parent has it. My father was bipolar - no treated so he treated himself by alcohol. I have two brothers and they are fine. It is just me - a proper alien in the family.
I looking at my 6 years old son and just hoping he won't have it. But my son grows up with loving parents not with an alcoholic. He is a happy boy and I really hope he won't get it. In the other hand if he will he will be in much better position that we are. We know what to do or at least know what doesn't work. Also we understand. That's the half of success as to be in all this alone is the worse thing ever. Marie

[weaver71]

I'm 42 with a 10 & 12 yr old. So far no signs, but they are young, and my life didn't have the supportive nature my kids have . If they are, It should be easier for them to stay more balanced. I can't get a refund, so I'm taking each challenge as it comes, best I can anyway. Having kids is a gamble, just gotta keep watching the way the dice land.

[Anonymouse88]

They have a slightly increased chance compared to children without a bipolar parent (or parents), but the risk is still low.  The risk to them is higher if there are a large number of mentally ill people in your family, and lower if you're the only one of their blood relatives with mental illness.