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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wolfdreamer2013
wolfdreamer2013
Hi I was diagnosed with bipolar in 1991.I am now 44 yrs old.It has been a heck of a ride for me in over 20 yrs.I was hospitalized several times even homeless and living in two different residential facilities at one point in my life.I am stable right now and I am so grateful for that.Because it wasnt to long ago my life was very chaotic.I live alone with my dog.I have found out this is best for me.Not sure if I will ever find someone I am able to get along with and they me.But for now I am not worried about that.I am comfortable with it being just me and my dog.Sometimes I do get lonely but then I think back to my last relationship and how bad things went and realize I am not ready to even try right now.I dont think I have given myself enough time to focus on taking care of myself and letting the hurt and anger go.I know I do not want to carry it with me forever or into another relationship.So I stay single take my meds try to stay active and surround myself around people who are supportive.I go to counseling when I can afford it which is about once a month.Well I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello.Hugs,Wolf
GildedLily
GildedLily
Hi Wolfdream, Welcome to the group. It sounds like you are doing all the right things. Even with that, I think it's important for us to be around others who understand what we are going through. I'm glad you are here.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
welcome to the board :)
spacekat
spacekat
Greetings and Salutations, worlfdream! Welcome to the group! I feel like echoing GildedLily -- she's right -- you're doing all the right things to take care of YOU right now so that you're able in the future to muse upon different things. Glad to meet you!
chattysue
chattysue
Hi Wolf, So glad to meet you. You have had it much tougher than I have & yet are doing ok now. Yay! I am glad about your current state & support. I am striving to get back to a more level range of emotions like you.
Funny that you mention living alone as being better. Maybe it is just my fantasy, but now that my kids are up & out, I see a more peaceful place if I were not living with a spouse with his adhd-ocd-compulsive issues. And my 2 dogs are great also.
Really glad you are in the group!
theatrediva
theatrediva
Welcome to the group! And your doggie too!
Nester4U
Nester4U
Welcome Wolf!! You will get a lot of support from this group of great people!!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Hi and Welcome to the board wolf... There are some great folks here and I'm glad you're joining us....x
beckyp
beckyp
Welcome!
MayB
MayB
Welcome aboard Wolf...

This is a great place to get support no one can help as much as others who "get it" and also " get you."
PaganSpirit
PaganSpirit
Welcome. You have found a great place for support filled with wonderful people.
ladybugluvs
ladybugluvs
Welcome
SplitScreen
SplitScreen
Welcome. I hope you find the friendships and support we all need and deserve. Dive right in. We don't bite. (well, GildedLily does, but only on Tuesdays, consider yourself warned) LOLOL Just kidding...it's Wednesdays. ;-p
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