Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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sfagrad 07/25/2015

i went to the pdoc yesterday and he increased my antidepressant. I am still feeling depressed. I have a plan to get myself out of this. I plan on volunteering a few more days a week so I can get more interaction with other people. I am lonely, all my friends live far away and they have their own lives. It is hard not having a job. I am working towards getting another degree so I can hopefully get my dream job. I have a supportive family but I need interaction with other people outside the family. Stuck in a rut. I am trying to help myself. I know things will get better. Hanging in there.

SunCloudJD 07/25/2015

Good for you sweetie... Getting out and volunteering is a good way to meet new people as well....I met one of my best friends who I now live with 25 years ago volunteering...

There are Meetup's all over now if you want to meet new people near where you live.. Big hug...x

sfagrad 07/25/2015

Thank you sun cloud. I have heard of meetup. The problem is I do not feel comfortable in big groups. I am introverted and not real good in social situations. I know I am really going to have to push myself. I have made some progress.

dobiedots 07/25/2015

You sound like you're on the right trrack sfagrad! Just keep plugging away.

sfagrad 07/25/2015

Thank you. I am trying.

mugwort 07/25/2015

Sounds like your taking steps in the right direction to reach out to make new friends and to better yourself. Seems like you thought this through and now you know what to do. Rhyme not intended. Not all meetups are huge. There are so many of them. I realize its your decision.

spacekat 07/26/2015

Even if you didn't make a single friend volunteering, you would still feel awesome about yourself for contributing and being part of something bigger. If you're already volunteering and just picking up more hours, good for you!!

I understand your trepidation when it comes to MeetUps - I freak at even the thought of it. It's a good idea, SunCloud, but a little scary!

got2breal 07/26/2015

You are making great progress. I am glad you are here and making good friends at this group too.

acuriousfish 07/26/2015

volunteering is a great idea. also remember it's likely that the increased medication won't kick in for a few weeks so hang on in there

sadiegirl13 07/26/2015

Keep hanging in there sfagrad! You're doing all of the right things. Keep in mind that that AD will take a few weeks to have full effect, but hopefully you will start to feel something soon. ((hugs))

sfagrad 07/26/2015

Thank you everybody. I feel good today so far. I am hoping by the end of the week to have more hours vo,uttering. I am also looking into some place else.

spacepony 07/26/2015

Thanks for the update. Glad you saw your doc. May I ask what sort of volunteer work are you doing?

Big hugs and supportive vibes x

oldcper 07/27/2015

@sfagrad: I don't know where you live, but if there's a Ronald McDonald House near any big Hospital, its an awesome place to volunteer. I've done it for a few years, they helped me years ago when my son actually died a few times and was in the PICU for 3 weeks then in the regular ward for 3 more.

Helping out the families, giving them time to relax, and have a break from the hectic hospital life. Its a very rewarding place to Volunteer.

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