Is it easy to find a partner and/or maintain relationship when you have Transverse myelitis?
People with experience in Transverse myelitis give their opinion on whether it is easy or not to have a partner or to maintain a realationship when you are diagnosed of Transverse myelitis. What are the possible difficulties in having a relationship?
Probably no easier or harder than in a normal situation.
It can be difficult, you suffer long term pain / paralysis so this can make things difficult. You can suffer mood swings & depression, you need a very strong partner, they are out there. You have to remember that although you are the sufferer, they suffer too.
7/24/17 by Hagen 2730
it depends on the severity of the disease.
7/25/17 by Mindy 2000
It would be more difficult to find a partner who is not "afraid" of having a partner with a disability, but this should not discourage anyone from getting into the dating pool.
7/25/17 by Conrad 2200
Any relationship is hard. You have to find someone who is understanding about the disorder and is willing to help you with daily tasks if needed. Yes it is possible to find love after TM
Relationships are difficult when you're in the best of health. TM doesn't help. Don't lose hope of finding your soulmate.
10/6/17 by Chuck 2000
The best advice is just to be yourself. A supportive partner will be there for you and do their best to help. If they feel burdened and seem to pull away, ask yourself do I need to work at my independance a little more. Its all basic give and take.
That depends on the potential partner's attitude towards someone with a handicap.
As far as looking for a relationship I would say you have no choice but to be yourself physically because you can't hide that but your mental state is going to be the challenge do you have enough of you left to give someone and are you willing to do so . If with a partner you have to remember that they're suffering along with you although they may be able to left you and assist you with all of physical short comings they just like you are experiencing mental issues due to TM support each other and fight the BEAST together .
6/1/21 by Gary 3550
Probably no easier or harder than in a normal situation.
I would say that relationships are a bit more difficult with TM, but that does not mean it's impossible. It just means that many people are self-absorbed and unaccepting.
In my case I had no partner at the time of illness and it made it difficult.
5/29/17 by Adriana E.. Translated
Self-love generates flash in the other.... form and build a character that will allow you to face any situation. You have the advantage of to fight it to life every minute of your life, as a person to your side should not be a problem.
5/29/17 by Leandro. Translated
Because the heart does not have any disease, why not? It is clearly more difficult and everything will depend on your way of being and the aftermath that has left you this disease
8/8/17 by Dani. Translated
It is not difficult to find. If it is difficult to maintain it. Speaking about the sequel, which leaves the transverse myelitis
9/14/17 by Franci. Translated
Or healthy is easy less sick
11/8/17 by Lorena. Translated
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