Would you want to know if someone you're dating or in a relationship with is on medications?

[Anonymous]

The symptoms started when I was 12 and if I go out of my meds for too long, I'll start having auditory hallucination and the same vision of a playmate that's always 9 years old. Though over the years I've managed to control it more and know very well that boy doesn't exist. He can't. He would've been my age my now, an grown man not a little kid anymore.

I'm able to function well at work and in public though. Do I have to reveal this to a future boyfriend? Would you want to know this if you were dating me?

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+1 y

I've been trying to live a normal life though.

[CaliAttorneyGuy]

If you’re just in the dating stage, it’s your own private business. As the guy, I would want to know if it started to become more serious between me and the girl I was dating, but I would wait for her to feel comfortable enough to trust me and tell me about it.

The girl I’m currently pursuing has guillain barre syndrome due to a negative reaction to the flu shot. She went from being partially paralyzed to being able to walk and exercise using leg braces and/or a cane sometimes, and I witnessed her recovery from when she was in the hospital to being able to walk again.

The only time I would think I have a right to know is if she has an STD or something like that which could affect me. And that’s only if we start to become more intimate.

[CaliAttorneyGuy]

Oh, one more thing since you mentioned hallucinations. If it's something he should be aware of since it could create a dangerous situation, you may want to tell him if you are spending a lot of time with him. For example, I've known girls with epilepsy when I was in high school. One of my good female friends told me she had epileptic seizures sometimes. We were strictly friends although we did make out a few times. I didn't like her as more than friends, and we're still friends. But anyway, any guy you spend a lot of time with should probably be aware of something like that just so he knows what to do if you have a seizure or some other medical emergency. It sounds like you have the hallucinations under control, so it's probably not as big a deal as epilepsy. But if it's something that could potentially create a dangerous situation for you, him, or people around you, maybe you should tell him. But it's up to you.

[jojoiwiwbwjo]

Obviously but i would think twice before sharing it. People jumping to conclusions is natural and it's okay to expect that until we are sure f what we want to share.

[Asker]

The sad thing is there is no cure for it. That's really out of my control. I never chose to have this and been trying to live a normal life ever since.

[Asker]

Like any woman, I would like to have kids and get married one day.

[jojoiwiwbwjo]

Id like to develop on this conversation, feel welcome to dm

[sheenagwapa]

i think things like this should be shared especially if the relationship is serious

[LazerBean]

I certainly would, but a lot of people don't care much these days.

[Asker]

Hopefully I find the one.

[Anonymous]

Eventually you should but not till you guys are serious and he already likes you

[Asker]

Hopefully. I never wanted to have schizophrenia. It can be treated and I can control it more now that I'm older but there is no cure for it.

[Opinion Owner]

I understand. I hope you find a good partner.

[In_Trance]

most likely, yes