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 to accept bip[olar depression

Beautifulworld1972
Beautifulworld1972

Hello everyone I am a single male 48 years old and living in a group home.Bipolar has greatly affected my life since I was diagnosed at 27 and I have had some manic episodes.Although for the past two years or so I have been stable on meds and more in a depressive state.I have depression daily and find that it's hard to live with.I also feel alone because I don't have much dure to the impact this illness has had on my life and I fear that I will never find a partner.Is there anyone else who can relate to me and my situation?

FollowingInChrist
FollowingInChrist
yes I have schizophrenia. I feel lonely and feel that I will never have a girlfriend or family of my own. At least I have my parents and sisters to talk to, but what will I do when my parents are gone. It scares me thinking about it.
Beautifulworld1972
Beautifulworld1972
I only have my mom left and I'm not close to my sisters so I feel the same way
MayB
MayB
Welcome Beautifulworld,

I think many of us can relate to how you feel in your present circumstances. One thing to remember is that "this too shall pass" stay the course with medication and therapy and you will reap benefits.

I thought everything you say and it drove me close to the edge of suicide. What I didn't realize is that I could get better, I could meet a partner, and my life could be better than I ever imagined.

Don't quit before the miracle comes OK?
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome Beautifulworld……. I am so sorry that you're struggling right now

Is there a Bipolar Assoc anywhere near you or MeetUp's for Bipolar??…. Once the Covid virus is contained these can be good ways to find RL peer groups

DS is a good site... I'm glad that you're here..... Big hug....xo
Halcyon
Halcyon
Yes, I can relate. I have the same fear about finding a partner. Thank you for reaching out, Beautifulworld. You helped me feel less alone with this.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I can relate to the lonely feeling and the lingering depression. I have been stable now for a few months only. It seems at least twice a year the depression hits and it is debilitating. I am blessed that I have a great support system between family, friends, and clinicians. Are you able to join any groups? Even in an online community. Ds is a great resource I hope we can be helpful and supportive to you.
ladybugluvs
ladybugluvs
I can it's awful. Being alone. No friends or family. I have a job but I'm dealing with bullying and discrimination
tootiredtotry
tootiredtotry
Oh of course I can relate. Even in a marriage you can feel very lonely due to the depression. I am so sorry you deal with depression daily. I can relate. Being bipolar can be very isolating. Keep posting and know that we care!
GinaWonder
GinaWonder
I can relate. I'm going through an isolation phase right now. I don't want to talk, go, do, try, meet, socialize, volunteer, I don't want to be a friend.

I miss, volunteering, socializing, talking on the phone, gardening, cleaning, friends - I miss wanting to try.......

There are lots of support groups with events, meetings, conventions etc, where I meet kindred spirits. I don't think I'm going to meet a partner, but I might. As alone as I am, I don't think I'll never find new love....

I don't know the future, I know today my life sucks and I'm lonely. I have imagined meeting someone special in a strange way - like a slight fender bender... LOL do you drive? ((((BIG HUG)))) and welcome aboard!!!!
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