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writes:I'm worried that my mental health issues are affecting my relationship with my boyfriend.He's very, very supportive, loving and kind, and he encourages me to talk about my feelings - he's even told me to phone him, no matter what time of day or night, if something's bothering me.I see a psychotherapist every 2-3 weeks, but in between sessions, I only really have my boyfriend to talk to, and I'm beginning to worry that this is damaging our relationship.There have been a few times recently where he's broken down over the phone because of some of the things I've said, and while there hasn't really been any cause for concern, I still find myself losing sleep over the idea that he'll leave me for someone who isn't as messed up as I am.Also, I'm planning on becoming a voluntary inpatient at the local psychiatric ward, as things are becoming a little too difficult to deal with properly.I'd like to hear from people who've continued relationships while in hospital, or who have been either the carers or the people requiring care. Reply to this Question
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reader, NeverGoodEnough +, writes (14 September 2008):
 If he likes you for you he will like you no matter what.No matter how rocky my relationship has been my girlfriend has always made sure I take my medication and said that if I ever end up in hospital again she will visit me everyday, even if sometimes I find that hard to believe.Would you think less of your boyfriend if he had mental health issues? You wouldnt because its him you like, everybody has problems, some more than others, your problems are what makes you who you are.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 September 2008): Hello, as a male of the age 21, my girlfriend and I are in a boat like this.I love my girlfriend.I am the one who always asks to talk about how we feel, She has a fear, she will say the wrong thing, complain to much to me and stress me through the ringer and so I'd leave her.Regardless of how much I reassure her how in love with her I am.What my point is, don't push him away, he seems to care a a lot and it would only assume if you went out of your way to harm him would only push him away, things like this are not a "labor of love" but are done because one just wants to be there for partner and hopefully be resposible for their good health and happiness.That's my perspective, I love my girlfriend with more then what my whole being is, there is nothing she can do to push me away.
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reader, anonymous, writes (14 September 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionSorry, just to clarify the last part... I'll take anyone's opinion/advice on this seriously, but I'd like to hear about people's experiences, too.
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