Adult Children of Mentally Ill Parents Poll
Has your mentally ill mom/dad ever been hospitalized in a State Mental Health Institution?
| 59% (111) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (75) | no |
186 voters have answered this question.
How old were you when your parent was first diagnosed?
| 34% (59) | 5 and under | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (45) | 6 to 10 | |
| 21% (37) | 11 to 16 | |
| 18% (31) | 16 to 21 |
171 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?
| 46% (85) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 28% (52) | Yes but not often | |
| 8% (16) | Yes very rarely | |
| 16% (30) | Never |
183 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?
| 16% (30) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 16% (30) | Yes but not often | |
| 15% (28) | Yes very rarely | |
| 51% (93) | Never |
181 voters have answered this question.
Growing up did you suffer from neglect while under the care of your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 47% (88) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (50) | Yes but not often | |
| 11% (21) | Yes very rarely | |
| 14% (27) | Never |
186 voters have answered this question.
Were you ever a victim of incest by your mentally ill parent?
| 4% (9) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 95% (176) | No |
185 voters have answered this question.
Were you a victim of child sexual abuse?
| 19% (36) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 80% (151) | No |
187 voters have answered this question.
Do you or have you ever suffered from eating disorders or addictions?
| 58% (108) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 41% (78) | No |
186 voters have answered this question.
Does your mentally ill parent live alone?
| 38% (71) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 61% (112) | No |
183 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel responsible for the well being of your mentally ill parent?
| 63% (116) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 36% (68) | No |
184 voters have answered this question.
How would you rate your relationship with your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 6% (13) | Excellent | |
|---|---|---|
| 29% (56) | Fair | |
| 28% (53) | Poor | |
| 20% (39) | Bad | |
| 13% (26) | Non Existent |
187 voters have answered this question.
Do you have unresolved issues surrounding your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 87% (163) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 12% (23) | No |
186 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been in therapy, or are currently in therapy?
| 72% (135) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 27% (51) | No |
186 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel like you are a parent to your parent?
| 82% (152) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 17% (33) | No |
185 voters have answered this question.
Are you male or female?
| 15% (28) | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| 84% (156) | Female |
184 voters have answered this question.
Besides your parent(s) illness are you sadisfied and happy in your own life?
| 26% (49) | Yes very much so | |
|---|---|---|
| 41% (78) | Yes kinda | |
| 20% (39) | Hardly | |
| 10% (20) | No |
186 voters have answered this question.
Has your parent ever blamed you for him/her being committed to a mental health institution?
| 17% (31) | Yes very much so | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (26) | Yes kinda | |
| 8% (15) | Hardly | |
| 59% (107) | No |
179 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been homeless?
| 19% (36) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 80% (149) | No |
185 voters have answered this question.
Are you married or in relationship with someone who is supportive?
| 60% (112) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 39% (74) | No |
186 voters have answered this question.
Did you finish high school?
| 88% (164) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 11% (21) | No |
185 voters have answered this question.
Did you go to college?
| 86% (162) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 13% (25) | No |
187 voters have answered this question.
Are you satisfied with your employment and or career?
| 55% (103) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% (84) | No |
187 voters have answered this question.
