Submitted by SoulfulYam t3_zk8esq in relationship_advice
I've posted on here a couple times about my struggled with being forever alone. I have been thinking getting back into the dating pool and trying my luck at finding a partner.
One thing that I have been heavily considering doing is hiding my mental health issues. I suffer from depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, and possibly a whole heap of other things. I've reached a point in my life where I have absolutely no interest in reaching out to anyone regarding this and I don't talk to anyone about it, not even my friends and family. I have no interest in ever discussing this with any potential partners. I have multiple reasons as to why I will do this, but the ultimate reason is that I don't see any value in opening myself up and being vulnerable.
The biggest problem that people have is that they want others to be their rock, but they aren't willing to be one themselves for other people. Not to mention that most people generally will view you differently once you open for and RARELY is it for the better. Not to mention nobody actually cares about my problems anyway so there's no point sharing them.
Is is possible to completely hide my mental health issues from a boyfriend or girlfriend?