It is harder to find someone when you have a mental or emotional illness. I think it is harder for a woman who is ill to find a guy than the other way around. Women seem to be more giving and tolerant than men, though that isn't across the board.

What can cause a problem is if both parties, be they straight or gay, have problems. Most mental and emotional illnesses turn you inward, and relationships are about giving. It can be done, but its harder.

Don't beat up on yourself. Would you do that if you had MS or some other physical problem? Its really not that different. Don't worry about what people you don't know think. If they aren't important to you, than their opinions shouldn't be either.

Sam2