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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in person support groups?

deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm going to try going to this "real life" bipolar support group on Wednesday evening.

I've never gone to one, so I have no idea what to expect.

If it's as wild as this group here on DS, I'm a little scared... hehe

Have any of you been to a group in person... if so, what was your experience? (I'm just curious.)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I went to some DBSA stuff in my town, they seem very buttoned down. I don't go because they were way old!
There was one one town over it wasn't as wild as here but very friendly and tons of info and support!
deleted_user
deleted_user
yeah, i'm worried that everyone will be old...

though i have one friend my age who goes, so at least there'll be her.

there's a "young persons" meeting the next town over, I might give that a try, too.
dobiedots
dobiedots
It was helpful.
NOTHING like this thank God. More serious.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It's like everyone gets stage fright and there's not enough space for your voice.People get cut mid-sentence or they realise everyone's at different stages.
It's a real weird atmosphere.
Never again.
dobiedots
dobiedots
(you should have brought everyone Funny Bones)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I got everyone a noose
deleted_user
deleted_user
hmmmm
and i do hate being interrupted
dobiedots
dobiedots
A moose? A chocolate moose? That's close enough.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I decided i had to get into a group of people to talk to and compare and share about feelings and about bipolar. I found a depression/bipolar group on meetup.com and I have three new friends from that. It was great. Now there is just a specific bipolar/wellness group and I am lookig forward to meeting with others who are interested in living well with BP.

With the depression group, of the six ppl there were like 4 Bps and the problem with that was that the people who were "only depressed" could not talk about being on meds and having hospital visits.

search meetup.com - these are not facilitated by a professional. These are just people meeting.
deleted_user
deleted_user
thanks, sammy.

luckily, thanks to my really good local bipolar friend, i already know where there are about 6 support groups within reasonable driving distance.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've only been to AA meetings in the past when I only had a drinking problem and ofcourse not BP! They were helpful. Very organized no cross talking only listening to each person. Please let me know how it goes I would like to find one in my area. Thanks
deleted_user
deleted_user
i'll let you know, lindel.

i have to say that AA irritates me.

i hope this group is not like AA. (no offense)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Oh none taken. I don't go anymore I'm BP. Thats why I knew I didn't quite fit in. Hope this group is better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i try mine on thurs(again), for first time-got to the front door last meet..then ran away...
Marilyanna
Marilyanna
The one in seattle was pitiful, but i hear the the ones in scranton PA are fantastic
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