Don’t Date People With Severe Mental Illnesses

do not date people with severe mental illnesses I say this from experience because if this person has something like narcissistic personality disorder borderline personality disorder schizophrenia doesn’t matter these are things that you cannot save that person from and if you’re the type of person who’s looking for longevity in a relationship if you’re the kind of person who wants to build meaningful connection and potentially have children at some point this is not the kind of person you want to do it with because generally you’re dealing with people who have very low impulse control who lash out in very violent ways whether that violence is expressed verbally physically or sexually while these people can improve their circumstances they cannot heal themselves from these disorders completely it is baked into who they are so save yourself the trouble regardless of how well you click with someone regardless of how much you want to save them don’t fall for your own exit the situation and find someone who is better Suited take it from someone who has personal experience you will save years if not decades as a result

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  1. You jus made it worse unconditional love and meaningfil connections come from everywhere, thetr is more unconditional love when shown go a mental illness survivors, they deserve compassion and love,

  2. What about a kind creative, empathetic introverted to young woman who happens to have ADHD who chooses to work on themselves and seeks treatment and is self aware and takes accountability with no personality disorders? To me it's like, I'm not in denial and I accept I have ADHD and I take accountability and take medicine and use tools to improve myself but I don't control or gaslight people…😅

  3. Yes but when they truly love someone they love harder than any person without it. You’ll never experience the deep intensity of love without these people.

  4. I have borderline. Yes I have outbursts. But I am saving myself. Only because of the people around me I am able to do so. Stop trying to take people from people you consider “mentally ill”. Everyone is. If you are that narcissistic to think you’re any different. Maybe it’s you too and not just them. They don’t crash out randomly the common basic surface thing you saw was much deeper than what you think they crashed out about. Don’t tell people to stay away from people who have more emotion than you’ll ever have.

  5. Those aren't mental illnesses but personnality disorders aka Narcissists. These people for me are a whole another human species. The weakest but also the most manipulative, cunning, cutthroat, backstabbing sons of bitches you'll ever meet.

  6. Owch that hurt man as a guy with some mental problems I don’t believe I lash out I just get mad like everyone else’s and also I’m in relationship that hope last so to all men like me with mental problems your good most the time sometimes there are some people who are to fucked up

  7. I think this is a shit message and too broad a statement. I have experienced some one with both bi polar and anti social personality disorder, and yes it was not fun, and one of the traits was discarding people when it suited and cutting them off, constantly on the look out for victims to use and much more. No I wouldnt recommend that individual, but I dont think its fair to cast such a broad statement that is going to make anyone with mental health issues feel a bit shitty. Mind you I think he makes himself look stupid by putting out such a blanket point of view. Id say dont date dorks who wear masks that look like a files eye while shouting out bigoted crap.

  8. Yeah, also stay away from toxic neurotypical people too.. there are just as many of those as there are severely mentally ill.

    You can’t fix them either and they bring you a lifetime of headache as well.

    Some of the most horrible people I ever dated had no mental illness at all, they were just awful individuals.

    Correct Narcissism & Borderline really can’t be fixed because they are personality disorders unless they are in serious counseling, and are in DBT or CBT group therapy. I don’t think so much for NPD that it can really be helped. Borderline I believe can be helped though. NARC’s don’t want to change because they benefit in life too much from them being the way they are.

    There are plenty of Schizophrenic people who on the right meds and in therapy are very high functioning it CAN be managed because it is a chemical imbalance and a physiological problem with the brain. Same with bipolar. Where as personality disorders are not.

    Also just because you dated someone with mental illness who wasn’t treated and a nightmare, that’s your problem and a choice you made Just because you chose to date someone that way doesn’t mean it will be the same for everyone else. You’re talking out of your own hurt and place of judgement under the guise of advice.

    Mentally ill people aren’t a monolith.

  9. Absolutelly wrong, you should repair ur opinion to- don't date ANY persons, who behave violent or toxic. It's not about mental illness. You are completely unaware and pushing ppl to stigmatization, that not correct. You have no idea, how often are ppl with mental illness BECAUSE their mental illness abused by "normal" ppl. Such bulsh*t you said. It's really making me sad when I see this lack of knowledge and empathy.

  10. As somebody with BPD,I don’t think people understand on top of having mental illness, to be in a way alienated from normal people because of content like this.

  11. Do you know how many decent people out there suffer from depression, anxiety, PTSD? This is such a biased opinion on mental illness. Personality disorders aren't a mental illness, they're something seperate and yes, I would definitely steer clear of those types as they cause so much damage. But considering most of us aren't perfect and are all a little bit scarred by life, I think this isn't a black and white issue and don't discount people who have been through things and are working on themselves to heal.

  12. I have bipolar and schizophrenia. Coming from experience in living it. I think he's right. I'm sadded with that fact because I do want love. But at the same time I wouldn't date someone who has severe mental health issues. It's exhausting. It's a constant struggle and while we can't control it, that's also the problem. We can't control it and it leads to hurting ourselves and others. If the person has it under control, is self aware and is on meds than maybe try it. But if they are still largely struggling with it, it might be best to stay away. 🫤 Those with mental health problems, don't expect to be fixed by relationships and kids. Fix yourself before getting in them or having them. Healthy eating, exercise, weight loss, medication, therapy, change of environment.