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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Any one do charity work?

mistymoomar
mistymoomar
I am unable to work due to the bp,but feel really useless does an odd day doing a bit for others help?Never done any but thinking I might like it xxxxxxxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
i volunteer at a safe house... it's challenging, but wonderful
deleted_user
deleted_user
I will be starting a chapter for live group BP meetings after the holidays, and very excited.
mistymoomar
mistymoomar
Thats what I would like a challenge,and rewarding, xxxxxxxx
mistymoomar
mistymoomar
That sounds great #2,maybe I will look into it more,trouble is do you take on more than you can handle,get to involved etc xxxxxxxxxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
I LOVE doing volunteer work when i can and besides that I'm a regular blood donar!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I volunteer at the SPCA and I helped deliver meals to homebound seniors on Thanksgiving.
MayB
MayB
I have been involved with my local DBSA support group for over 10 years...can't say enough good things about support groups..
google DBSA and check them out
deleted_user
deleted_user
charity work is an excellent place to start. It gives you status in the community. It allows people to see what you are really like and it can be used on a resume to get you a job. As well it is self rewarding...a real self esteem builder knowing that you are helping others :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
i am a red cross volunteer i prefer to work big things in local area like hurricanes or plant explosions etc
mistymoomar
mistymoomar
Great to see all these wonderfull people giving back xxxxxxxxxx
deleted_user
deleted_user
Volunteer work is great if you find the right place. Or I should say the right place for you?

You first need to decide what you are willing to do. Then you need to see if there is anything close to what you want close enough for you to do.
mistymoomar
mistymoomar
Think animals might be a good one,they dont talk back xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Marilyanna
Marilyanna
I volunteer to be with an elderly ladiy and fix her lunch and then let her chat for several hours. And I work at aa 2nd hand store for an abused child center. II amm glad to be out of the house doing something but neither thingg makes me happ I actuually get depressed while i am doing them.
mistymoomar
mistymoomar
That what I worry about more depressive,cats and dogs thats what I am going to do xxxxxxxxxxxx
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