Would you ever date someone with a history of mental illness?

It depends on the nature of the illness and how severe it is. I need a partner who's very stable and calm, as people who are unpredictable or volatile really unnerve me and I don't feel comfortable around them. I couldn't date anyone like that, whether it's because of mental illness or just personality type.
 
yeah why not . if you really like the person. having such an illness should not be reason not to go with her. on the other hand you must accept and know the consequences of the situation .
 
If I'm being honest here, I do have schizophrenia, but I've been stable and haven't had an "episode" in over 5 years. But a big part of that is because I have avoided stressful situations as much as possible.

So though it may sound hypocritical, I wouldn't date someone with a serious mental illness, because I don't think it would be good for either of us.

But at the same time, I have been left heartbroken by someone that wasn't willing to look past a stupid diagnosis. So it really is kind of a tough question to answer.
 
Of course. You can take meds for that and be perfectly fine. It's pretty fucked up to not date someone because of a medical condition. (unless it's an STD of course :p)
 
Weeell as I have a mental health problem myself I would have to say yes - but it doesn't work - very hard to deal with especially when you are both ill
 
I have mental problems (severe depression) and it doesn't effect me hooking up but I guess it's cus it's not as bad as bipolar or schtiizophrenia.

and if you date someone with similar issues you can help eachother.
 
Yes of course I would. Not dating someone just because they have a mental illness - or physical, for that matter - is shallow and judgemental.

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