Mentally ill men often end up lonely

[noname223]

2 years ago i was in a clinic for people with psychosis. And it was often the case that men with psychosis want a partnership but ending up lonely. The women have enough opportunities to get a man. Not every women but many find a partner if they want. I think psychologically men have more problems with the fact of being lonely. On the one hand i can understand this natural selection, but i still struggle with the stigmatization.
Can you relate?

 

[Symbiote]

My mental illness attracts all the BPDs to the yard,
and they're like, "I'm better than you, but I'll have to discard..."

 

[foxdie]

I'm sorry for your pain friend it's unfair. But I could argue the opposite, that women have had it worse. The medical industry has a long history of gaslighting women and acting like their problems aren't real. Not to mention so so many other things. It's not all about finding a partner.

But it's not an either or equation. Everyone's pain is valid regardless of gender. No need to make a binary for suffering. We're all in pain. This doesn't even mention non binary or transgender people. But again it's not a competition.

 

[noname223]

I do not say women have a better life than men. Women get less money, are often sexual molested etc. Overall I think it is easier to be a man in this society.
Nevertheless in terms of partnerships I think women have it easier. If I think just about the online dating apps there is a big inbalance of male and female proportions. However this does not count for every age.

 

[foxdie]

I do not say women have a better life than men. Women get less money, are often sexual molested etc. Overall I think it is easier to be a man in this society.
Nevertheless in terms of partnerships I think women have it easier. If I think just about the online dating apps there is a big inbalance of male and female proportions. However this does not count for every age.

Fair enough, my only point was I think those other things you mentioned are way bigger determining factors on overall wellness.

 

[noname223]

I think this depends on the individual person.

 

[foxdie]

I think this depends on the individual person.

Which is exactly my point. It is subjective to the individual. But I'm not trying to invalidate your struggle or make you feel bad or anything. I offered my opinion, I'll bow out and let others comment.

 

[BitterlyAlive_]

Nevertheless in terms of partnerships I think women have it easier.

Well, uh, I don't necessarily agree. Are we talking about hookups or authentic relationships?

 

[noname223]

We are talking about authentic relationship. Are you male, female or trans? Why you think so?

 

[BitterlyAlive_]

We are talking about authentic relationship. Are you male, female or trans? Why you think so?

Female. Trust me, mentally ill females are prone to being lonely/ignored as well...to put it lightly. And I would argue that it's difficult for anyone to have an authentic relationship.

 

[Sensei]

I can absolutely relate. It's one of the main reasons why I believe my life will end in suicide. Mental illness is a burden in itself, but together with what it entails, it makes life unbearable.

 

[noname223]

Female. Trust me, mentally ill females are prone to being lonely/ignored as well...to put it lightly. And I would argue that it's difficult for anyone to have an authentic relationship.

I think it is difficult for women as well. Especially if they have a sexual traumata.

 

[BitterlyAlive_]

I think it is difficult for women as well. Especially if they have a sexual traumata.

Well. Uh, sorry, but then why was the post frames towards men and not just mentally ill people in general?

 

[mimiopo22]

I am a woman, I am alone. TOTALLY alone.

 

[noname223]

Well. Uh, sorry, but then why was the post frames towards men and not just mentally ill people in general?

I think it is difficult to get a partner if you are mentally ill in general. Nevertheless in my experience and I talked to a lot of people in clinics for men it is still more difficult.
However you comfort me that i am not the only one with this fate. lol

 

[BitterlyAlive_]

Nevertheless in my experience and I talked to a lot of people in clinics for men it is still more difficult.

We can agree to disagree then. You're basing this on your experiences, I'm basing my reponse on my own. Meh.

Nope, you're definitely not alone.

 

[Chupacabra 44]

I'm sorry for your pain friend it's unfair. But I could argue the opposite, that women have had it worse. The medical industry has a long history of gaslighting women and acting like their problems aren't real. Not to mention so so many other things. It's not all about finding a partner.

But it's not an either or equation. Everyone's pain is valid regardless of gender. No need to make a binary for suffering. We're all in pain. This doesn't even mention non binary or transgender people. But again it's not a competition.

The medical community gaslights based on gender, race, and age. As a white, late middle aged man, I can assure you that I'm treated way differently than others, and I'm treated way differently than when I was younger.

I have a bunch of wonky health issues such as fibromyalgia, Hashimoto's, neuropathy, hormone disregulation, etc., and unlike with others, not once has any specialist not given me 100% benefit of the doubt. Never once has there been any hint of "its all in my head", or any of the other nonsense.

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