Wha'ts your greatest need?
 

In dealing with your mental health issues, what is your greatest need? What do you need from others, from yourself, etc? What's a general need in your life right now?

for me, it's connection. i need to feel that people understand and will listen. just having a meaningful relationship.

I have too many "needs".

Unconditional love and acceptance

^that.
in a nutshell. just to know that i wont be abandoned.

Respect.
Reassurance.
Connection and understanding.

^

Like everyone else.

Especially people who'll be there when I need them, not just when it's convenient for them. Difficult to find...

Pretty much what has been said.. :)

Very. I thought I found some, then I didn't. Then my best friend, Beth, proved her excellence. She's always there for me, whether she understands what's going on or not, she really tries and it makes me feel so much better.

Apart from that, I wish my psych believed me.

I need people to be there for me and reassure me.

I need someone to actually listen to what I have to say.

I need a pseudo parent that will look after me, someone who won't abandon me like everyone does. Someone who I really believe loves me and whom I can love back.

i need my parents - they're the only ones who look out for me

i need to be left alone most of the time, to deal with my thoughts and feelings - if i'm feeling very upset i need space to process my thoughts otherwise i tend to get pretty manic

...............

reasurrance safty love kindness its not so much is it?

My best friend Alex. I don't know what I'd do without her. She's there when I need to talk or need a hug. But in general, when i'm really upset I just need someone to sit with me, hold my hand, or hug me. Simple as that.

someone who'll listen and accept, but not pretend to understand what they can't

A connection

understanding...but no one really can unless they have been here.
But i have love, friendship, support and safety in my hubby..and my friends I've made here.
Just now need a good doc....
romp