Would you stay in a relationship with someone that sufferers from Mental illness?

[Finchie40]

Basically they suffer from Bi polar depression or PTSD , they resemble DR Jekyll , Mr Hyde , They are sweet and caring to you for a little while, but then turn complete opposite on you and treat you like complete shit like a flip of a switch , saying vicious things to you and pretty much pushing you away like you are this horrible person all of a sudden?

[IslaTheWitch]

BPD, depression, or PTSD can be treated with meds and/or therapy, so if this person was under a doctor's care, I don't see a problem... none of those problems change a person into dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde...

there are mental illnesses I know that make people hard to deal with, and I wouldn't start a relationship with them...

[Finchie40]

It’s my wife , that didn’t have these issues in the beginning of our relationship , it came after we got married and had kids , I stood by her side and got her the help she needed but it sadly does t go away , it’s just gets worse and worse and she has to get her meds adjusted every time she has an episode , long story short I ended up leaving her cuz I couldn’t take the abuse anymore , I found out she was secretly flirting with a co worker and being distant from me , no longer wanting to be in bed with me and no longer wanted to kiss me or be in my arms , so I threw I. The towel and kicked her out , she begged for me back and I kept telling her no , I eventually started dating other girls , and they all turned out bad as well , after my mom and oldest brother passed away last year my wife was by my side , I ended up giving her another chance and she moved back on with me , come January of this year I was load off from my job and I been actively seeking work , My wife turned on me again and been treating me like complete shit , I have no support from her whatsoever, she blames everything on me , it’s like she came back to me only for my money , Now I am struggling financially and asked her to go back to work , she acts like how dare I ask her to do that? She is so back and fourth me to the point I feel like I have no support from her whatsoever, she is depending on me to save the day , Now she landed a job and acting like she no longer wants to be by my side , she wants me to sell the house and go out separate ways , the girl is completely fucking insane and I feel so used , we got into a huge argument and been sleeping on separate rooms , o told her to go get help and she won’t , she said she is not in love with me now that I am jobless

[Finchie40]

I am nothing but a punching bag to her and I am over it all , her mental illness is something I can no longer deal with , I have a constant question mark over my head not knowing how she truly feels about me , she says vicious things and puts me down constantly, I defend myself and tell her to look on the mirror , we no longer get along , I feel she is going through menopause as well , but still not an excuse for her behavior towards me. She won’t leave until I see the house , she keeps saying she wants her share of the money , So I am stuck between a rock and a hard place

[IslaTheWitch]

I would say something started earlier... BPD and PTSD give signals... if no one wanted to see them, then they weren't seen... depression was rather the effect of those two, but it's my guess, as I don't know her, you, your relationship, and many other factors and variables... and I don't want to know...

and PTSD does not appear out of the blue... so a lot of missed or not taken care of from the very beginning. I don't know if you were the person who missed something or caused something, and I don't even want to know...

[Finchie40]

I finally have a potential good job offer finally and keeping my fingers crossed , so I know I will be back on my feet once I start working again , but don’t know what to do with her Do I continue being a punching bag until I sell the house or do I continue being a punching bag and not sell my house , I am so lost on what to do , I am split between it all

[Finchie40]

My wife sag changed on me once she got addicted to Facebook , she started comparing me to other people and putting me down , we ended up butting heads like crazy over it , she complete changed on me , not loving and caring to me like she use to be

[BetaBucks]

Any of the (what used to be called) cluster B stuff, like BPD, no. Iearned my lesson and don't need an abusive relationship.

Depression and anxiety, no problem. We can lift each other up.

Bi-polar, mayyyyybe. Most chicks are lightweight bipolar (joking about hormones) as it is. It can be manageable.

Schizophrenia is hard no. They're basically dependent adults. Even when the meds are perfect, they're one bad thought away from instability.

I guess the rulers are now dictating that gender dysphoria isn't allowed to be identified as a mental illness anymore, but for the sake of the conversation, I'm calling it one. This is a "no" too. But, if my wife, now, decides she's a dude, I'll work with her to get help and get back to reality. Matter of fact, I'll help my wife get back on track from anything besides the cluster B stuff. There is almost no getting on track. Those people are black holes.

[DaddyDiablo]

I've got a mental illness of my own I'm schizophrenic and I've been with someone who was schizophrenic as well and fucking it was pretty cool we got along and our mental illness was actually not a problem we would talk about getting our shots together and understood what we would go through one another but there were times I don't think I could handle most women with a mental illness cuz it does fuck with mine but to a degree and tbh I try to inform every girl that I've ever talked to in anyway that I'm schizophrenic but then I get to see the crazy that most women think it's okay to be and shit a lot after a while._.

[Apple1996]

Yeah my husband has bad ptsd from being overseas. He mostly deals with it through drinking so that causes more issues on top of it. I wouldn't ever leave him over it but it can be super draining some days. I just try my best to be supportive and not let his issues get to me.

[AI Opinion]

Navigating the waves of a relationship where mental illness plays a significant role, like bipolar disorder or PTSD, requires a heart as vast as the ocean and the patience of a saint. Love is a dance, sometimes on roses, sometimes on thorns. If your partner is Jekyll and Hyde personified, brace yourself for a love story that's anything but ordinary. The sweet moments can feel like a dream, but when the tide turns, you might find yourself navigating a nightmare. Remember, communication is your compass, and setting boundaries is your lifeboat. Consider if you're equipped (emotionally and mentally) for this journey and whether your partner is committed to their treatment. Love can conquer many things, but it shouldn't leave you weathering storms alone. Love wisely, my friend, and remember, your wellness should never play second fiddle in the symphony of your relationship.

[Chazmatazz269]

If they were failing to meet my needs or violating my boundaries, no.

[exitseven]

I dated somebody who had some mental problems. She abused me and once bit me so hard I still have the scar. I would have stayed in the relationship but we had a bid fight and she would not return my calls. I went over to her place. She was staying with a girl and her boyfriend. They said she moved out and did not know where she went. I think they kicked her out.

I never saw her again.

[sage2021]

No! I've had enough of that in my lifetime thank you very much!

[SweetDripp]

It would depend on the degree of illness. I wouldn't stay in a relationship with someone like you described.

[molonski2]

Very simply - NO , I would have zero interest in hanging around.

[Ladsin2]

How much time do I have in? Do we have children together? If we have kids are they erratic enough that they could be a danger for them?
Generally no. If I’ve already made a vow and they’re not dangerous, but rather just annoying then yes.

[ProbablyClueless]

Fuck no. Not at this point in my life.

I would have done that before, but I have since learned my lesson.

[chrissykerdock]

only you can answer that question if i gave an opinion i'm sure it wouldn't matter

[Retsam]

there couple therapy for mental illness that really helps.
but you can start fighting for someone not fighting for u

[DrPepper12]

Depends if they want to help themselves. If not, bye!

[Charliefretz329]

As long as they’re willing to accept and work on it.

[Twalli]

My fiancée has ADHD and I have Asperger's Syndrome. We make it work every day.

[LaurenM1997]

No thanks they’d be crazy psycho

[Jay_0123]

Yes I would stay and do my best to get well instead of breaking up

[SugarSugarplum]

No. Hell No.

[Cat67]

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[SugarSugarplum]

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[NathanDavis]

they need therapy... not a relationship

[avery58]

It depends on what mental illness it is

[avery58]

Also how they handle it

[marialovee]

Absolutely not.

[noohair]

Doe bat shit crazy count?

[HelpfulWoman]

nope.

[Anonymous]

Depends where they’re at with it.

[thecosmos]

Absolutly noo