Guys would you date a girl/woman with mental health issues?

[Anonymous]

I deal with depression & night terrors. I was abducted when I was 11 years old & it was traumatic for me. I am going on 25 & I have to see a therapist for the rest of my life. I suffered from a eating disorder two years ago as well. I avoid dating because I'm not sure how someone will take my issues. I dated a guy once whom I shared my experience with and he called me crazy & started to manipulate me. He even said I was making stuff up. I have held back from dating because I fear judgement. I laugh, draw, paint, and do normal stuff just like anyone else. I just have periods were flashbacks hit me. I'm afraid that no guy will ever accept that.

[Taco615]

I dated a girl with a past. It was hard and draining sometimes. As much as I thought I could fix her I couldn’t. We dated about two years and towards the end of the relationship I found out she cheated on me with multiple people. She tried blaming it on her mental issues and did everything to get me back but I just couldn’t bare to see her anymore after all I did for her.
So would I date a girl with mental issues. The answer is yes but I wouldn’t invest too much into after my experiences.

[Asker]

Wow. I'm sorry you had to go through that.

[Jwags]

Yes, but it would be important to communicate the issues early on. Maybe not on the first date, but soon as you feel comfortable talking with him. If you don't feel comfortable talking to him, you probably shouldn't be dating him in my opinion.

[Paul09]

Omfg! People suck ! They don't believe you and shut you down. Only because they are naive or stubborn, and don't want to understand. I've opened up to people about my anxiety. And most tell me to man up. It's not that simple. But I'm always trying to improve myself. So since I got my en issues, I might not be interested in adding more problems I might not be able to handle. But don't give up. Eat right, sleep right and exercise, read s on etching motivational daily. . Those help a lot.

[Bloodcap790]

No it's very difficult to deal with and I don't think you should focus on getting a partner

You have your parents and family to support , I know many families who don't give a shit about their kids

So having a caring family is saying something

[Manny_S]

I agree. Focus on you and improving your life around the issues you experience. Negatives into positives. This can be applied to anything - for example 'i've just been run over, but I'm still alive'. Shoddy example yes.

[boggboss]

It would depend on how bad it is and if the person was doing somthing to help the situation in your case you seem to be doing all you can do that would be a big yes 👍🏽

[Avicenna]

Probably not. My last girlfriend had serious mental health issues, so I'm not willing to try that again.

[SavoTS]

I will tho I know many who won't. It really depends on what the guy wants and so. If he wants something for longer and is willing to try then he surely will but if he wants something for a couple months or so then probably he won't.

[Iron_Man]

Doesn't everyone nowadays have some kind of health Issues?

[Asker]

Yup so true.

[Iron_Man]

Yeah 🤔

[Manny_S]

Yes, we mental in one way or another. Makes things interesting. But as long as you're both willing to accept flaws, it can flourish.

[Asker]

Yes, i agree. Do you think I should keep it a secret like not tell what I deal with would that be wrong?

[Manny_S]

It's down to you. I would be honest from the start. That worked for me. Unfortunately it got in the way as I faltered and we separated. But I was honest all the way through and that was a great positive as we could genuinely be ourselves and enjoy that time as well as learn more about ourselves.

[Manny_S]

Also with being honest, you're not wasting your own time on the wrong person, especially if they see it as a negative or don't even acknowledge your issues at all and make the decision to exit your life.

[Giggletr0n]

Sure. It'd be a whole different story if you weren't dealing with your issues but you are.

[Prime_Sol]

Lol. Pretty sure I'd just take advantage of you. I'm not even going to flex.

[Asker]

At least your honest even though that's unfortunate.

[Prime_Sol]

😏you could always dm me and find out.

[Asker]

I'll pass I won't take any chances lol

[Prime_Sol]

Dang. I feel like I was close though😏

[COMMODOREII]

I have my 2nd girlfriend suffered from epilepsy.

[Asker]

Sorry to hear that.