[LiteraryLark]

Today I found this U Chic book and planner and just now opened up their website and this was the leading article. I am SOOOO happy to have found this website, I have been looking for a replacement to Girl's Life and I think I may have found it!

Dealing With Mental Illness in College | University Chic

[Nymph]

I like the article and it seems helpful. The only thing that I find questionable is that a boyfriend or girlfriend would make a good "health buddy," knowing about your meds and how to console you. I personally know no guy who would be capable of doing that for me if I needed it. But, hey, I could be wrong.

[LiteraryLark]

Originally Posted by Nymph

I like the article and it seems helpful. The only thing that I find questionable is that a boyfriend or girlfriend would make a good "health buddy," knowing about your meds and how to console you. I personally know no guy who would be capable of doing that for me if I needed it. But, hey, I could be wrong.

My parents are my "health buddy", and they are aware of my meds and what not.

If I had a boyfriend after going out with them long enough I'd confide in them of my illness and if we were steady I'd have him aware of what to look for and how to help.

[Maven]

Thanks for the article. It's really good. I wouldn't do this again, but I told my boyfriend before we even met (we talked on the phone first, introduced by a mutual friend) that I have OCD and panic disorder. He was very understanding and accepting. Not everyone would be. So, why wouldn't I tell the next guy on the first date or before? My boyfriend has told me, after having lived through my OCD and panicky issues, that he wouldn't go back out with someone like me, knowing how difficult it can be.