Putting yourself out there, being vulnerable and open to the possibility of love, can be quite a scary thing — we all know the risk of heartbreak, but also the possibility to learn, grow, and make a truly special connection. Having a mental illness can mean the thought of dating is even more daunting — will they understand? Even though one in four of us will be living with mental illness at any one time, feeling anxious about sharing your mental health experiences with a potential love interest is completely natural. I feared a lack of understanding about my symptoms. We spoke about my symptoms extensively over time, and he is now a brilliant support to me.
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Chances are, you, your significant other, or someone very close to both of you is suffering from a mental-health condition. In fact, an estimated one in five U. Thankfully, the stigma around discussing mental health is finally coming to a close—a goal that professionals have been working hard to accomplish and lobby for over several decades. The coronavirus pandemic has also most certainly cast a well-deserved spotlight on how mental-health conditions affect people of all ages, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and circumstances. Our mental health deserves the same level of attention and transparency.
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Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives, yet we can often forget just how crucial our connections with other people are for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. People who are more socially connected to family, friends, or their community are happier, physically healthier and live longer, with fewer mental health problems than people who are less well connected. Living in conflict or within a toxic relationship is more damaging than being alone.
We use cookies on this website to store user preferences, aid in accessibility and analyse our traffic. We do not store any personal or identifiable data. But from my experience, these stresses are elevated when you are dealing with a mental health condition. I hope that some of you can relate to this post and find comfort in knowing that you are not alone — everybody has their own experiences and struggles that they bring with them when getting to know somebody new. I think everybody doubt s themselves at times , especially when it comes to dating.
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