Adult Children of Mentally Ill Parents Poll
Has your mentally ill mom/dad ever been hospitalized in a State Mental Health Institution?
| 59% (99) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (67) | no |
166 voters have answered this question.
How old were you when your parent was first diagnosed?
| 33% (51) | 5 and under | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (44) | 6 to 10 | |
| 22% (34) | 11 to 16 | |
| 16% (26) | 16 to 21 |
154 voters have answered this question.
Has your mentally ill parent(s) ever been verbally abusive to you even when he/she is stablized and on medication?
| 48% (80) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (47) | Yes but not often | |
| 7% (13) | Yes very rarely | |
| 14% (24) | Never |
164 voters have answered this question.
Has your mentally ill parent(s) ever been physically abusive to you even when he/she is stablized and on medication?
| 17% (28) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 17% (28) | Yes but not often | |
| 14% (23) | Yes very rarely | |
| 51% (83) | Never |
162 voters have answered this question.
Growing up did you suffer from neglect while under the care of your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 50% (84) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 24% (41) | Yes but not often | |
| 10% (18) | Yes very rarely | |
| 13% (23) | Never |
166 voters have answered this question.
Were you ever a victim of incest by your mentally ill parent?
| 4% (8) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 95% (157) | No |
165 voters have answered this question.
Were you a victim of child sexual abuse?
| 19% (33) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 80% (134) | No |
167 voters have answered this question.
Do you or have you ever suffered from eating disorders or addictions?
| 59% (99) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (67) | No |
166 voters have answered this question.
Does your mentally ill parent live alone?
| 37% (61) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 62% (103) | No |
164 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel responsible for the well being of your mentally ill parent?
| 62% (102) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 37% (62) | No |
164 voters have answered this question.
How would you rate your relationship with your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 7% (12) | Excellent | |
|---|---|---|
| 31% (52) | Fair | |
| 27% (46) | Poor | |
| 19% (33) | Bad | |
| 14% (24) | Non Existent |
167 voters have answered this question.
Do you have unresolved issues surrounding your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 87% (145) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 12% (21) | No |
166 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been in therapy, or are currently in therapy?
| 72% (120) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 27% (46) | No |
166 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel like you are a parent to your parent?
| 80% (134) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 19% (32) | No |
166 voters have answered this question.
Are you male or female?
| 15% (25) | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| 84% (139) | Female |
164 voters have answered this question.
Besides your parent(s) illness are you sadisfied and happy in your own life?
| 27% (46) | Yes very much so | |
|---|---|---|
| 41% (69) | Yes kinda | |
| 19% (33) | Hardly | |
| 10% (18) | No |
166 voters have answered this question.
Has your parent ever blamed you for him/her being committed to a mental health institution?
| 16% (27) | Yes very much so | |
|---|---|---|
| 15% (24) | Yes kinda | |
| 8% (13) | Hardly | |
| 60% (96) | No |
160 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been homeless?
| 19% (32) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 80% (133) | No |
165 voters have answered this question.
Are you married or in relationship with someone who is supportive?
| 60% (101) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% (65) | No |
166 voters have answered this question.
Did you finish high school?
| 88% (146) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (19) | No |
165 voters have answered this question.
Did you go to college?
| 85% (143) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (24) | No |
167 voters have answered this question.
Are you satisfied with your employment and or career?
| 56% (94) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 43% (73) | No |
167 voters have answered this question.
