Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem? ( Archived) (103)

May 15, 2010 10:44 PM CSTWould you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
MrInteresting
MrInterestingMrInterestingedinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, UK28 Threads 8 Polls 323 Posts

Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?(Vote Below)

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No. Only bad can come of it.
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63%
I would have once. But did and got fingers burned
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13%
Yes, everyone on their own merits
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14%
Yes, I think I would be able to help them
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Would you date someone who had a serious mental health problem, such as Borderline Personality Disorder, or psychosis?

I ask this, because I have, and, despite my best efforts, it was always doomed to failure, and I think if faced with that choice again, I would shy away from it.
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May 15, 2010 10:45 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
Ummmm No! I think Ive done that before grin
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May 15, 2010 10:46 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
conjor
conjorconjorSmithfield, North Carolina USA61 Threads 2,056 Posts
I would if she was retarted,and non violent...thumbs up
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May 15, 2010 10:47 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
demonfairy
demonfairydemonfairyNewton,hickory, North Carolina USA120 Threads 17 Polls 5,654 Posts
Been there done that,nowaycheers
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May 15, 2010 10:51 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
demonfairy
demonfairydemonfairyNewton,hickory, North Carolina USA120 Threads 17 Polls 5,654 Posts
conjor: Yes 'with an IQ of about 70'That woulds be perfect;And oh can i have one who cant talk ????
wave Hi conjor,hope you are having a nice weekendwave
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May 15, 2010 10:52 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
conjor
conjorconjorSmithfield, North Carolina USA61 Threads 2,056 Posts
demonfairy: Hi conjor,hope you are having a nice weekend
Thank you darlin.Just about to lay down naked.thumbs up teddybear
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May 15, 2010 10:53 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
MovinFWD
MovinFWDMovinFWDDaytona Beach, Florida USA36 Threads 3,234 Posts
conjor: Yes 'with an IQ of about 70'That woulds be perfect;And oh can i have one who cant talk ????
laugh And likes to get naked, right?laugh
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May 15, 2010 10:54 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
Abram
AbramAbramGoshen, Ohio USA9 Threads 2,077 Posts
demonfairy: Been there done that,noway

Ditto.cheers
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May 15, 2010 10:55 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
Dagosto
DagostoDagostoKnoxville, Tennessee USA74 Threads 15 Polls 3,076 Posts
The question assumes that we knew before we got involved, and that's not always apparent. Afterward, we may have already become attached, and the relationship may have its own momentum.

But if one did know beforehand, one would have to balance that downside against the weight of one's own attraction and feelings.
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May 15, 2010 10:56 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
Desertguy49
Desertguy49Desertguy49South Western Desert, Arizona USA7 Threads 2,259 Posts
I have no tolerance for women with psychotic behavior....uh oh
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May 15, 2010 10:58 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
itsallme112
itsallme112itsallme112Surrey, British Columbia Canada78 Threads 11 Polls 441 Posts
MrInteresting: Would you date someone who had a serious mental health problem, such as Borderline Personality Disorder, or psychosis?

I ask this, because I have, and, despite my best efforts, it was always doomed to failure, and I think if faced with that choice again, I would shy away from it.


I have and it really depends on the illness. I find being a friend is better than dating for both.
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May 15, 2010 11:04 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
MrInteresting
MrInterestingMrInterestingedinburgh, Lothian, Scotland UK28 Threads 8 Polls 323 Posts
Dagosto: The question assumes that we knew before we got involved, and that's not always apparent. Afterward, we may have already become attached, and the relationship may have its own momentum.

But if one did know beforehand, one would have to balance that downside against the weight of one's own attraction and feelings.


Good post.

Usually you do not know, as many are well versed in having covered it up, all of their life. It is second nature to them, however, they can only cover it up for so long....then comes the crash.

I blame myself to sticking in, to be honest. I had lots of chances to walk, and sometimes I did, but we always got back. In the end, it was a total waste, it drains the hell out of you, has your questioning your own sanity, and, for all your help, it rarely works or gets appreciated.

Of course, this is just my own experience.
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May 15, 2010 11:47 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
bittersweet28467
bittersweet28467bittersweet28467Calabash, North Carolina USA18 Threads 2 Polls 467 Posts
I'm going to school to be a counselor and NO I didn't pick "I can help them"... I'll leave work at work thank you!
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May 15, 2010 11:58 PM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
lostx2
lostx2lostx2Gastonia, North Carolina USA5 Threads 1 Polls 445 Posts
Depends on what the illness is. I had an exgirfriend who had more prescriptions for mental disorders than most pharmacies. Between the mood swings of being a normal woman and the meds she was on, it was all too much for me to take. Not to mention the side effect of the medication she was taking which added more stress to the situation. I can't say that I would never date a woman with serious mental health problems again, but I would be very cautious and have m guard up if the situation ever arose again.
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May 16, 2010 12:13 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
demonfairy: Been there done that,noway



Yup, yup, yup....devil help

rolling on the floor laughing
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May 16, 2010 12:16 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
lostx2
lostx2lostx2Gastonia, North Carolina USA5 Threads 1 Polls 445 Posts
ladyfingers: No, I think he means re-tarted.


Is that anything like pop-tarted? because a poptart sounds good right now. rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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May 16, 2010 12:16 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
There are those with serious emotional (mental) disorders--- it all depends on their capacity to be honest..dunno

Some can, some can't...sigh
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May 16, 2010 12:16 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
There are those with serious emotional (mental) disorders--- it all depends on their capacity to be honest..dunno

Some can, some can't...sigh
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May 16, 2010 12:17 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
ladyfingers
ladyfingersladyfingersclovis, nm, New Mexico USA261 Threads 1 Polls 5,456 Posts
lostx2: Is that anything like pop-tarted? because a poptart sounds good right now.


dunno whatever yanks your chaingrin
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May 16, 2010 12:18 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
ladyfingers
ladyfingersladyfingersclovis, nm, New Mexico USA261 Threads 1 Polls 5,456 Posts
HJFinAZ: There are those with serious emotional (mental) disorders--- it all depends on their capacity to be honest..

Some can, some can't...


If they aren't honest about it, you will find out soon enough anyway. moping
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May 16, 2010 12:19 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
ladyfingers: If they aren't honest about it, you will find out soon enough anyway.


Sure do.............wink
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May 16, 2010 12:20 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
ladyfingers
ladyfingersladyfingersclovis, nm, New Mexico USA261 Threads 1 Polls 5,456 Posts
HJFinAZ: Sure do.............


WE know, don't WE.laugh handshake
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May 16, 2010 12:23 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
ladyfingers: WE know, don't WE.


Yep...........rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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May 16, 2010 12:27 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
Analie
AnalieAnalieQueanbeyan, New South Wales Australia1 Threads 151 Posts
MrInteresting: Would you date someone who had a serious mental health problem, such as Borderline Personality Disorder, or psychosis?


No.
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May 16, 2010 12:30 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
lostx2
lostx2lostx2Gastonia, North Carolina USA5 Threads 1 Polls 445 Posts
Does a spilt personality count? I think I might have one...No I don't...yes I do...not I don't. rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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May 16, 2010 12:33 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
Blues63
Blues63Blues63Brisbane, Queensland Australia6 Threads 1 Polls 2,934 Posts
Well, I'm afflicted with being a 'serial rescuer' but I worked out some time ago that my efforts don't change a thing.sad flower
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May 16, 2010 12:34 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
menu2
menu2menu2Near Galveston Island, Texas USA2,106 Posts
NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!
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May 16, 2010 1:20 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
bamabulldog08
bamabulldog08bamabulldog08tuscaloosa, Alabama USA24 Threads 972 Posts
MrInteresting: Would you date someone who had a serious mental health problem, such as Borderline Personality Disorder, or psychosis?

I ask this, because I have, and, despite my best efforts, it was always doomed to failure, and I think if faced with that choice again, I would shy away from it.
Hell man your describing my exes.....tongue
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May 16, 2010 1:26 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
Ocee35
Ocee35Ocee35Jackson, Michigan USA69 Threads 2 Polls 3,852 Posts
MrInteresting: Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?



Intentionally?


I'd have to be crazy.
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May 16, 2010 2:51 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
AngelinBali
AngelinBaliAngelinBaliBali, Indonesia270 Posts
demonfairy: Been there done that,noway


cheers Me too and never again!
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May 16, 2010 5:37 AM CST Would you go out with someone who had a serious mental health problem?
HJFinAZ: There are those with serious emotional (mental) disorders--- it all depends on their capacity to be honest..

Some can, some can't...
Got THAT right!conversing
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