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How to distinguish between normal emotions and mental health symptoms while parenting

My partner says my mood swings are confusing our toddler but I cannot tell anymore when I am being reasonable or when my mental illness is talking.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Mental illness can blur the line between appropriate responses and symptomatic reactions, leaving parents doubting their own perceptions.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Parenting through your own mental health challenges?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.