So, I'm dating someone... It's my friend. We've known each other for several years but just started hanging out a lot the past year. He also has mental health issues, he has major depression and anxiety. That's how we met, we used to go to the same day treatment center, we've both progressed to the outpatient clinic awhile back to see our doctors and therapists. We have a ton in common, have the same crazy sense of humor and enjoy being around each other. I don't feel self conscious around him and am completely comfortable. and he loves cats, which is important lol he has one of his own. We really didn't take things fast and immediately jump into dating, so I feel good about this. We really got to know each other well over the past year.