Would you date someone with severe mental illness?

I've met plenty of schizophrenic and autistic men with girlfriends. These of course present challenges in a relationship but nothing like some mood or personality disorders. You will be a complete fool to think you will never find love. Please call the suicide hotline just to speak with them.
There is absolutely no reason why you cant find someone.

You've portrayed yourself in a totally negative light so no, I wouldn't date someone so negative regardless of whether or not h/she had a severe mental illness. I've been in one relationship with someone who turned out to be mentally ill and alcoholic and it was hard work and in the end pointless because I just became a scapegoat for everything that was wrong in her life.

Do you realise you haven't mentioned a single positive thing you could bring to a relationship?

I can tell you for a fact most people would not date someone with a mental illness. It's just the sad truth.

I think we are all fucked up because we've all been fucked over by someone we thought would could trust and someone who said they would never leave.. and now we cant tell anyone apart because people hide their true intentions so well. I look around and i can see everyone act similar, glued to their phones like a barrier, afraid to communicate with each other, just my two cents.

You know what might work, I know it might be difficult but stop being in your head so much, stop thinking about yourself. Try and concentrate on helping people, volunteer at an animal shelter, elderly care,anything. You have to force yourself. I have BPD and I know how hard life can be but you have to keep trying, keep going. Forgiveness is also very important, forgive all the people who have wronged you. Let the pain go. Take one day at a time,if you have come this far you can do it.

Dude. Mcbean here. I'm a friendly guy. Seems to me you're not having problems dating. You are having problems with relationships. Everybody has problems with relationships. All you need is more realistic expectations. It is much more important to not have problems with sex. Go to the bar, pick up a babe, have sex with her in her own bed. Kiss her goodbye in the morning.

Depression and schizophenia are different issues. People that have that shit often do get better. I hear it takes a lot of work. Good luck.

I've been 'ill' (by government standards) for years and had no trouble finding the guy for me :)
There are thousands of people with similar problems or a basic understanding of schizophrenia, you just haven't met them yet.
Your illness won't matter when you find the right person :) just give it time.

Sadly, I think people see mental illness of that nature as something they cant relate to or just a big hassle to have to “deal” with the person. Many people can talk the talk, but they wont walk the walk.

I would. People with psychological issues are not bad. I dated a sociopath, now that's an evil bitch.

I think that would depend on their capacity for violence

Knowingly, no..But, we find out more about the person as we go along. I seem to have a track record of dating seemingly normal, professional women, who always seem to have some sort of psych issues, on meds, a spotty past because of it..Happens way too often.

A few months ago, I was at a sports bar I go to, and started chatting with an attractive, cute blonde woman, by herself, who had a foot boot due to a work injury. Was going to offer anyway, but, she asked if I'd take her home, as she wasn't driving. Fine, I did, and, went into her small apartment with her. That's when it came out..First, the basket of meds by the door. Full. Then her explanation of bipolar, anxiety, depression, outbursts, and, though not related mentally..she and her bf being swingers.

Also dated one for a few months, knew of her issues, and thought it would be ok with her meds. Nope. She flipped out on me one night while watching a basketball game. Just flipped. I calmly left, and that was it. No more crazies.

No, I wouldn't date someone with mental illness because I'm already kind of neurotic and also, I don't feel that I'm the mature, caring type of person.

I said yes, but I'm always the crazy one. The second you try to let people in, or help you, they crush you.

Why dont you try going to a psychologist to try and fix your problems?

With schiz you have to try and trust your environment. Trusting your environment can help you to solve that.

And the autism thing? Idk. You dont sound autistic. Maybe the doctor was wrong?

It's better to hide personal issues at the beginning. Do what you've been doing but don't open up until she's in restraints and can't run away.

I feel better that women have voted they wouldn't mind dating a man with these problems.
As a man with mental illness who has been through a lot of shit, I would personally love to be with someone like me who understands me.
I would do anything for someone I love, but I have much reserved hatred towards certain people who have hurt me and those I cared about.