Folks, “I’ve got mental health issues” is not a free pass or an excuse for aggressive and rude behaviour from someone.

If they need support that’s one thing, but you are not required to accommodate unsolicited temper tantrums.

If kindness and understanding doesn’t work, push the button for the conveniently placed trap door.

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Ducky · 31-35, F

My man has bad mental issues, but he's not aggressive at all. When he's having a bad mental health day, he'll struggle to keep his composure and even have outbursts, but they're never directed at anyone else. He's more a danger to himself when he gets like that.

Anyway, what I'm getting at is, as someone with a partner who has mental issues, but never behaves aggressively toward anyone because of it, you make a valid point here.

AdmiralPrune · VIP

@Ducky It sounds like your partner is doing the best he can under difficult circumstances. I respect that.

Every occasion must be a struggle for him, but he has the quality of character to do his best not to let those challenges steamroll over him. Good man