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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is this the right group

SusaB
SusaB
my daughter is bipolar with mild schizophrenia and i'm looking for a support group for me, i just don't understand her some times and she can be hard to live with to say the least. is this a group for me or is there another group i should join?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Susa,

The group that may be more appropriate might be the bipolar family and friends group.

hugs,

Christa
vickybea
vickybea
Hi Susan l agree with Christa the friends and family group may be able to give you more help though there is nothing wrong with your learning bout your darling daughters mind from us. lt can be difficult when posting as the carer on this board incase it triggers or offends unknowingly.
Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
this is the group suggested

http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Family-and-Friends-of-Bipolar/support-group

Vicky is right, sometimes carers unwittingly cause upsets within this community.
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