Apart from my meds, I'm not seeking any kind of treatment for my issues partly because I can't afford it and also because I just moved to a new city and I haven't found a therapist here yet. I get awfully lonely especially since I'm in such a new environment, but because I'm not actively seeking all the help I need I know I'm not in a position to let somebody else in.

I guess the problem is wondering how long this period is going to last which is where the idea of being romantically and/or emotionally celibate comes from. I worry that it would be selfish to expose someone to my current mental/emotional state, and it might be a very long time until I'm able to be in a stable relationship, and honestly I might never be ready because my mental health is in a constant state of flux.

Thoughts?