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.
Have any of you ever done an intensive outpatient program? Wat is it like? Would you suggest it to people?
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The one I went to they lump all mentally ill people together in the group. Some man was saying he felt homicidal, another lady was moving in slow motion, others were drooling. Counselors acted like they didn't care..blah
Marilyanna
From what I hear inpatient is always better.
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I have done inpatient (several times) but have thought about outpatient lots of times.The ones here are supposedly a joke.No real structure or anything.Of course the inpatient are too sometimes.Ask your Pdoc about your local outpatient program and see what they say.Good luck.:)
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My experience was great. We learned DBT skills and had alot of structure. We started with a group therapy session every day to talk about whatever was on our minds/issues we were dealing with. We even did some yoga and relaxation exercises. It was very helpful to me and I try to remember to use the skills I've learned to help me cope.
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