Have you ever dated someone with mental illness?

Question

I’m curious of peoples experiences dating someone with mental illness that isn’t diagnosed. I think my husband has bi polar and it’s been really tough. I want to hear others experiences and how it’s effected their relationships

Answer

When I met my husband, he didn't know that he had mental illnesses. This was in 2013 and then in 2014 we had went from living in Maryland where he had been his whole life to live with my family in NJ and that's when all his mental illnesses started to come out. It was interesting and a nightmare to say the least. After getting him to different psychiatrist due to moving or the psychiatrist just not helping he is doing great and we have been together for 7yrs married for 5.

Answer

I'm the one with mental illness and I know how hard it was for my boyfriend when I had major crisis. I didn't really get a diagnosis because sometimes with mental health issues it's really hard to establish what pathology is causing the symptoms. In my case I have been treated with mood stabilisers that are good for borderline personality, depression and bipolar disorder,and now I'm celebrating my first year without any symptom 😉 My boyfriend is really happy, proud and relieved and I'm too, the best thing would be for you to talk to him about your concerns and help him to find a good doctor they can find the right therapy for him and everything will be easier for both of you.

Have you ever dated someone with mental illness?

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