As the old adage goes, “a friend in need is a friend indeed.” We build safe spaces in our friendships, to not only share our woes but also our dreams and secrets too. But what happens when these friends become the very source of your crisis?

Dating can be tricky even at the best of times. However, many with mental health conditions face an added layer of difficulty when it comes to romantic relationships. Despite this, it is still possible to pursue a rewarding relationship. In this article, Kathik reflects on some of the lessons he has learnt from our February talk “Dating with a mental health condition”.

“I don’t need help; I can do it myself.”

In general, we tend to view independence as a strength and dependence as a weakness. This belief, when taken to the extreme, leads to an overcompensation of independence. Hyper-independence is a perfect example of how too much of a good thing can be a bad thing