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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How many ppl here go to suppport groups?

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I'm going to my first one this week and was wondering what they were like. I've never been to a support group for anything. I wish bi-polar support groups had sponsors like AA so when I feel like nobody understands me they would...But I'm excited to see what they are all about. I'm just trying everything to make myself be as healthy as possible.
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I do not because they are way on the other side of town. Takes too much time and gas to get there
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Hey! I haven't been to one yet, but I am DEFINITELY going to go once I get back from seeing my family in Oklahoma.
I don't know what they are like, but if it's free support, I'll take it!
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I went to NA for many, many years. I live in Anchorage and back then, it was a smaller community. Although I didn't hang out with a lot of people, I went often and heard their stories. A lot of people were really helped a lot through this support system. Even when "we" didn't work with a sponsor or read the literature, there was a saying, "meeting makers make it." I haven't been for many years now but I am still clean and sober for about 25 years. Great experience!!
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