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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Chuggernaught 02/05/2008

I'm trying to squeeze as much time on here as I can.. lol anyway, When I return, I was thinking of adding something to improve DS, and I came up with Personal Counselers. These would be trusted member who people can talk to and be safe knowing what is said to them is confidential. It's just an idea but bat it around, why not?

deleted_user 02/05/2008

that sounds like a good idea chug!

deleted_user 02/05/2008

Lieutenant Dan? your back

Chuggernaught 02/05/2008

sort of.. Found time today cuz I can't take my pooter apart just yet as I still need it.. so hey guys :)

deleted_user 02/05/2008

we need that here

deleted_user 02/05/2008

love the sign!

deleted_user 02/05/2008

I think we should set up safety net groups like a group of us did on another board I participated on in 2004 - 2006. There was about five of us who had become very good friends on-line and decided to exchange off-board e-mail addy's and phone numbers (through the private message system).

It only will work with people you trust on-line. I do NOT suggest doing this with someone that you do not know very well yet.

The Personal Counselor idea is good, too. Since there are people from all over the world, we could set up "shifts" so all hours of the day/night would be covered.

Loveya, Rich! You are the best!

Love,
Wendy

dancingd 02/05/2008

WOW great idea...everyone here has experiences with a trusted friend,someone who is compassionate and cares...sort of "an xtra special friend"

deleted_user 02/05/2008

Sounds like a great idea. What are we going to do without you?

deleted_user 02/05/2008

Think it's a great idea Chug.

deleted_user 02/05/2008

I am in a center where its PEER Lead and Supported. it has a warm line to call when you feel like you have no one else to talk to ITS NOT A SUICIDE CALL CENTER!!! That is for Samaratains or whatever.

I am for it. There are a couple people I have given private info to.

If they need they can call my hubby too!!!

deleted_user 02/05/2008

i think that's a great idea. hurry back

deleted_user 02/05/2008

How would this work? It's a great idea. LIke personal chat rooms??

deleted_user 02/05/2008

That is a great idea. So, many people just need to talk n feel that they are heard by someone who truly understands. I only have the people on here and my tdoc because there is no suport group in my area.

Chuggernaught 02/05/2008

well neal, use the chat already available through DS, it's just these counselors would have a PC next to there names or something so some one in crisis would know that person is trusted to keep it confidential.

deleted_user 02/05/2008

I really like the confidentiality and hope that already exists to an extent here ... but my ONLY hesitation would be people in need using the online "counselor" over a trained psychiatrist / psychologist in an emergency situation. I think this is GREAT as an in addition to ... extra, confidential support system though. Best of luck!

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