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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MissGillPanda
MissGillPanda

Ok I'm kinda new to this, but after feeling so down, confused, alone, tired, and over all rather dark 75% of the time. It was suggested I reach out for help and find support groups, I couldn't find any in my area but I found DS and honestly I hope this helps. 

polarbare
polarbare
Welcome... DS is a wonderful group of people who offer support and encouragement... you are not alone in your journey.. ((hugs)) polar
MissGillPanda
MissGillPanda
Thank you even that simple vote of encouragement helps.
MayB
MayB
Welcome DS is a good place...great to make community of people who get "depression." It's a good place to come to both get and give support and hopefully chat with others....
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
Hi! Always room for new friends around here. "dark 75% of the time" is a lot of dark, do you see a Psychiatrist or Therapist for your Depression? With the resources we have now, you shouldn't have to be dark 75% of the time....
josef706
josef706
I think you've already made a wise decision in helping yourself with your moods being dark by joining a support group! I'm new here also, I'm in a Insomnia Support group but will be spending a lot of my time here. So if you need to vent, I'm willing to listen as I'm sure many good folks here are.
arfie
arfie
Knowing I am not alone in my struggle has been HUGE in my own recovery. Hope it is in yours, too. Hope you find healing companionship here, MGP. You are not alone.

Welcome to DS. It is a big site with a diverse array of forums. Lots and lots of opportunities to connect.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Hi and Welcome MissGill..... This is a great group and I'm glad you found us....Were you recently diagnosed?... Big hug.....xo
MissGillPanda
MissGillPanda
No I've been diagnosed for years but lately I feel like I'm slipping.
MoobbusT
MoobbusT
Good luck staying away from dark places, although you could reframe exploring them as an adventure with a good therapist I reckon. If I ever look into the abyss I imagine I have a bungee cord tied around me... if I were to fall I'd bounce right back up safe and sound.

All the very best
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Hello and welcome. Baby steps seem to work for me when the depression takes hold. Be gentle with yourself.
MissGillPanda
MissGillPanda
Thanks everyone for ur k8nd words all of the advice does help as long as I can convince myself to do it.
beckyp
beckyp
Welcome. This is a good group, I've been a member for years.
Snottie
Snottie
I have a friend with the same problem. Online support groups are great and I think it is important to reach out to a live person close to you when you feel you are about to have an episode. Do you have a local doctor or therapist that you could call?
MissGillPanda
MissGillPanda
I do and I recently called them and started my way back to stable ground
MarleneJ
MarleneJ
Welcome to DS. I hope you can find some stability, and that we can be a part of your journey!
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