Originally Posted by LIT LOVE

Getting out and being social is a good idea. It's so very very easy to become isolated. I hate driving or being driven. I recently adopted a bundle of love and have to walk her a handful of times a day. Not only is my relationship with her great, but I'm meeting lots of new people, all without the pain of vibrations from a car, and exercising gently throughout the day. I wasn't sure I could manage with her, but she's very attuned to my pain, and we're doing great.

I have found that I can cope with some people touching me better than others. They say when you love someone it's easier to tolerate as well, but it would probably be best to let your date hug you, hold hands, etc. early on, so that if you can't cope with his touch, you don't become to attached, and can move on.

I do believe there is someone for everyone, IF you really are interested. I would think you'd want Your health to be as stable as possible before starting. The few times I've tried I was in a good place physically and mentally.

Don't put it off, if it's important to you, because it's very easy to let time slip away while you're dealing with RSD.

Much of what you can do at night, you can do during the day. And many men prefer things like barbecues and going to sports, etc. If you still work, then plan to go out on your day off. If you want to go out at night, then take a nap!

I don't think you need to give much info about your health, until it feels right. Brief is probably fine for the first several dates.

She might suspect your exhaustion is due to depression. (That is entirely possible as a component of RSD and as a side effect of how it impacts your life.) Dating might make you feel more energized, especially in the honeymoon phase.

Good luck!