Having a mental illness definitely has its challenges when it comes to physical and emotional attachments. Symptoms can make closeness feel completely overwhelming.
Racing thoughts. Restless nights.
Constant fear, overthinking, and sheer panic.
The list goes on.
It is not always easy.
It can convince someone that they are a burden to the very people who would do anything to keep them here.
Sometimes all I need is reassurance that everything will be okay.
We have to keep reminding each other: your pain does not make you harder to love.
It is a life term. But, so is the love that you feel for yourself and others.