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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fireandrain
fireandrain

I'm in high school & im struggling with my bipolar. It runs in my dads side of the family but my dad just got out of prison and i don't connect with him at all. Neither of my parents really help when it comes to feeling better about it. None of my friends now understand anyways. I just want a friend close to my age who understands. 

mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi, I just saw your post in the adult bp room....went searching for teen group and see you've already found it...good. Sounds like your life challenges are Huge at the moment. I'd suggest you talk to a school psychologist if there is one. Ya, friends and family rarely "get it" because we look 'normal' so they expect us to do 'normal' and can get pissed off when we don't.

Where ever you live, search in bipolar support groups. There are a couple where I live....free and usually run by people with bp. You didn't mention if you had bp1 or bp2....bp1 is psychosis/manic...bp2 is mainly depression. If it's bp2 look up groups for depression.

Unfortunately teen room is not active...so I think you could just write questions and express what you are feeling and thinking in this bp room....you'll get more responses here...in any case I hope you are getting some type of supportive counseling.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you fire.... I am much older then you however I am here if you ever want a friend to lean on..... This is a great group and I'm glad that you've found us..... I'm sorry that you're hurting right now... As ml wrote right now the teen group isn't very active.... You can reach out to members on there though to see if they're still on here
There are some teens on the Depression board as well......xo
cricketcraven
cricketcraven
we care about you here. I may not be exactly your age but I am a 21 year old living with bipolar. if you want to chat and find some support I am open to it. In my experience, feeling isolated by your bipolar is the worst. Isolation and the feeling that no one understands you can be crippling.
I suggest that you try to find a few bipolar people to talk with and be heard by. Although in my opinion, there is a huge difference between people with bipolar who actively seek their wellness, and those who do not. I suggest finding the former, they can help you if wellness is your goal.

Keep fighting, <3
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