Mental illness is a silent battle that many fight on a daily basis, and while some people’s fights will end, some will continue to fight forever.
Dating is another battlefield that many people have trouble navigating and getting ahold of.
When you combine mental illness and dating, it can be quite the task if you don’t know what you’re doing.
To start, let me say that your partner sharing their mental illness or silent wars with you means they trust you and it is one of the most vulnerable spots a person can be in.
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So before you take any of these steps, make sure to thank them and really make sure you let them know that you are elated to know they feel so comfortable with you.
About 1% of the U.S. population has schizophrenia. Those who have received this diagnosis, know how hard it can be.
The symptoms surrounding schizophrenia can be some of the following:
- Delusions
- Hallucinations (auditory, visual, etc.)
- Disorganized speech
- Lack of emotion
- Difficulty processing information
- Confusion
These symptoms can make daily activities and obligations very difficult for your partner, so make sure you educate yourself first and foremost as well. While each fight is different and deserves to be treated differently, today I will give you all tips on helping your partner if they have schizophrenia (or any mental illness you believe these can apply to).
