Everyone,

Thank you so much! The support has been amazing. Here I was thinking that maybe I was being an arse, and that I perhaps mis-read or something. (probably the pure-o making me doubt myself)

I agree with Shattered Sanity; this is a huge issue. People need to stop being so bigoted about mental health illnesses. I'm sure the healthy ones wouldn't poke fun at a guy in a wheelchair. This ugly distinction between someone with a physical and mental illness is very unfair and unjust - must we go around with a badge saying "I'm mentally suffering 24/7" before people acknowledge us?

Maven, that's a horrible thing to hear or to tell someone, I'm sure. I have been with someone with mental health issues, and I'm currently struggling with the idea of being with someone given I have mental health issues. In the normal world, it's incredibly hard to find a woman who could cope with or understand my issues. I can honestly say that I couldn't get involved with someone who was suicidal - never again; it damn near killed me, which is ironic, because I used to be suicidal myself.

Wadingthruemotions, I'm really glad this site is here, too, and it has helped me quite a lot, particularly with my recently opening up about my OCD.

Shortandcute, they are jaw-droppingly horrible things to say to someone! Virtual hugs your way!