Finding that right significant other really helps with Mental illness?

I have heard and witnessed many with Mental Illness happier when they have that right one by their side for support. Supporting others is so important. It is like a Journey through life. We all have that purpose in life weather if would be through skills, interests or what we do as a hobby and we do that with that other person. That support makes us feel confident in who we are. It allows us to have a better self esteem.

Hello, Tender_Heart. I have that rumor but have not pursued bringing another person into my life. One of the first notes the teacher sent to my parents was does not play well with others.

yes it is fine and healthy to have a good friend or counselor of some type. I know i am more of a recluse because i fear going out and having a seizure, but my counselor comes to my home which helps greatly. I am also on soo many meds i find it hard to do much of anything but housework as i m disabled from a few accidents too. having a person to support you does help greatly.

Acceptance is extremely important to me. With a lot of mental illness, there are many people who feel shame, or like they're wrong, or inherently worthless, etc etc. So having someone in your life who goes "Hey, I love you, and I accept you as you are and I don't think anything is wrong with you" can do wonders.

The opposite is true, too. Finding the wrong significant other -- best friend, lover, partner, spouse, even family -- can make it far more difficult to cope with mental or physical illness.

I couldn't live without my partner. He accepts me for everything I am and I find coping is so much easier around him. So yes, the right significant other can make your conditions more manageable and your life happier!

My relationship has definitely helped me with my issues. He gave me better stability and restored my faith in humanity. After being hit with a new reality to life, it took me several years to be ready for a relationship. I had no idea what I wanted but I knew what I didn't want and we still hold those values. I learned I was not very tolerant of people but if I can't find a little peace at home, where can I find it. Better to be happy alone than miserable for the company.

Certainly would be in my case.

Absolutely.

My significant other is so extremely important to my overall well-being, including mental health. He accepts the good with the bad and is there for me when issues crop up.

I am very fortunate.

^^^ So true

Getting better is hard. It stands to reason a significant other who is able to be part of the solution is a plus.

I think the right person at the right time can be amazing. But I also worry that the same person can become a crutch and you can end up depending on then too much.
I speak from experience as I found a wonderful man who was the sole reason I didn't end myself at a time when I felt there were no other options.
But then for years I couldn't do anything without him being there with me and telling me what to do.
Now I regret that I depended so much on him and actually hate that he didn't help me do things myself rather than encourage my neediness.
So I suppose finding the right person has its ups and downs.