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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Braveredhead
Braveredhead

I run to my family when I freak out and hear scary things. When I have an episode.  Pills dont work.  I go to my family and they tell me to take a pill or call my doctor. WHen I just need someone to talk to and tell me i am going to be okay. ANd not to be scared.  I dont need to go to the hospital when I feel this way I just need to be heard and reassured and not ignored or shut out. My boyfriend wont call me and he is not there for me when I need him most. I just want him to call me and tell me that I am going to be okay.  He turnd his phone off I think.  I am so sad and mad and hurt.  there is no help for us mentally ill.  I am scared and alone and I just need help.

polarbare
polarbare
its hard when others don't understand but have you told them all you need is to be heard reassured when you are scared... They may think your in need of more care ..... I hope your bf calls and he helps you.... ((Hugs)) polar
akacountrygirl
akacountrygirl
It is very hard when people treat u that way. I am so sorry that u r going through this. Dump the boyfriend. Distance ur self from the family if possible and join a support group outside of DS. Lots of love and ur prayers.
Jenniferswe
Jenniferswe
I feel very alone with bp, too. People around me don't understand and I don't have anyone near who can comfort me when I need it. I wish I was there with you to give you comfort. Big hugs.
BothsidesBroken
BothsidesBroken
If anyone can figure out how to get this to happen at all, ever, please let me know. I've been asking for the same things for years and my children turn away with my wife, because she dismissed me years ago with "don't pay any attention to him or listen to anything he says. He's crazy." I keep trying, showing some progress, at times, but I can't fix that hurtful stuff. When your daughter is crying over a boy, and you want to hug her, and hear "NO! Don't talk to me! You're bat s--- crazy! Mom is right about you" what can i do, but just be hurt more?
arfie
arfie
Family members and friends make lousy therapists and peer supporters. The detachment of professional therapists and the experience-deep empathy of peer supporters who share my problems is far more effective for me while leaving my friends and family to be supportive ^*AS*^ the friends and family they are. Everybody gets to come from their own heart that way.

But that is me. . .

Hope you find what is true for you, Bravered.
Braveredhead
Braveredhead
Thank you all you help me so much having you guys who understand and are supportive. Thank you guys. They just don't know what to do. I just need to talk in groups. Mental health needs help to help us more. Thank you Jennifer I wish we lived close I would hug you too. We are never alone!!
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