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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LeeWatmough 02/24/2011

Has this been a challenge for many here?

Being torn between wanting to be left completely alone to get on with what you need to, and wanting very much to have others in your life?

deleted_user 02/24/2011

I isolate 80% of the time, people are annoying or scary... from time to time i meet cool people.

CarlaBent 02/24/2011

I'd make a great hermit!!!! I love being alone!! I don't think I've ever been lonely in my life. Nor bored, either.

deleted_user 02/24/2011

I want to be loved for who I am unconditionally. To be with that person for all time.

As a musician, being around people is fun for a certain amount of time, then after a few hours being alone is heaven.

deleted_user 02/25/2011

Yes, oh yes. I am a very social person but when I am sick I don't really want people to see or make it worse so I isolate which makes depression very difficult. Only a few people in my life know and have seen my mood swings, family really. I am scared of rejection I guess.

deleted_user 02/25/2011

What I mean is when I am suffering from rapid cycling that could be seen I isolate myself.

deleted_user 02/25/2011

Lots of movies or "Net Flix"
A hobby

Structured activities and lots of boundaries

Church
Book Clubs
Activist Clubs
Support Groups

dancingd 02/25/2011

I waffle back and forth...I am really an extrovert ....stuck in a bipolar (isolationist) body.

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