Posted by PrivateGuy on March 5, 2005, at 8:46:27
In reply to Re: My mental illness means a man won't love me? » PhoenixGirl, posted by TamaraJ on February 22, 2005, at 11:28:39
Hi. I know exactly what you're going through.
I'm a 26 year old guy with panic disorder/ocd and depression. I've had it for most of my life.
Until a while ago I never thought I'd find someone. I found a wonderful free internet dating site for people with mental health issues: www.nolongerlonely.com
Guess what? I found a wonderful, wonderful woman.
My advice? If you join, don't put a photo up on your profile, even though it's recommended. Instead, create an extensive profile outlining your hobbies, interests, what makes you laugh, what makes you cry, your favourite animals etc. Try and put a positive spin on it as well.
If you make your profile really heartfelt and genuine, you will strike a chord with someone. I have no doubt. This is because it happened to me...and if it happened to me, it can happen for anyone.
I have some other advice. If you don't want someone with drug or alcohol issues, emphasise that.
I know it's hard right now...but it doesn't have to stay this way forever.
There are lots of desperately lonely guys (like I used to be) waiting for a nice woman to come along...and let's face it, a guy with who suffers from the same illness as you, will not judge you when you go through your bad patches. You can provide mutual support for one another.
Good luck.
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