Dating Someone Who Is On Medication

The term "mentally ill" is being used more and more and in some instances it is a bit misleading. Many people assume that everyone who is on medication for any mental issues is "mentally ill" but this is probably not a fair statement.

If you do know that the person you are dating is taking medications, you should embrace it and help the person be the best that they can be. You should also try to understand the mental issues that the medications are addressing.

You should know that a good percentage of people are on some sort of medication or have sought treatment for what could be considered a "mental illness" by some. You need to remember that dating someone who is on some sort of medication is not rare and it doesn't have to be something that you are afraid of. You just need to be very open about it and decide for yourself who you can date and who you cannot.

You may have been dating someone for awhile and recently they just don't you that they are on medication for depression and you are wondering if you should be dating someone who is mentally ill, the fact of the matter is that they probably aren't really ill, in fact someone who takes medication is ahead of the game because they are preventing mental illness from taking hold.

For instance, if the person you are dating is taking medications for depression that is one thing, but if they are taking medications for bipolar disorder it is something different. You should know what your love interest is being medicated for and why. This can help you understand one another better and help you not judge them for something you don't understand.

If you are dating someone who really needs medications for a mental illness you should be prepared for the fact that a lot of people try to go off of their medications on their own. This can cause big changes in moods and personalities and you need to decide for yourself if you can continue to be around someone who will not stay on their medication. This is why it is important for you to understand what your friend is suffering from and how you can help.

The stigma attached to mental illness is not what it once was. Now people are encouraged to get the help that they need so they can be the people they were meant to be aside from depression or other issues. If you find that someone that you like is being treated for a mental illness, don't write them off just based on this. Instead, slow down and consider how you can help and how much you like the person!