My ex best friend, who is bipolar schizoaffective, made life miserable for her roomates. Everyday was meltdown after meltdown after meltdown, dumping all of her problems on to her roommates who were also her landlords and expecting them to act as their caregivers. She got kicked out and was begging to come back, last I heard of her. Moral of the story is don't be a burden on someone else!
Roommates can be great. Of course, bad roommates can consist of: drug use, excessive partying conflicting personalities, sloppiness, and can flake on paying bills. But I would be more concerned about your own personal well being.
Ask yourself:
Am I ready to move out with another person?
What are my expectations with a roomate?
Why do I need a roomate?
Can I handle another person knowing my disabilities?
Would I expect them to take care of me or inform me when I am acting strange?
Would I take advantage of my roommate in any way?
Can I function normally with my meds and be able to work and pay bills?
Those are just the questions off the top of my head, but really, you have to ask yourself firstly if a roommate is necessary, if you could get along with a roommate, and if you are stable enough to not become a burden to your roommate.
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