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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Newly diagnosed, happy to have found this group

calder29
calder29

i was diagnosed in May 2020 after a suicide attempt, and dealing with 20 years of just thinking I had clinical depression.  It has been a rough ride...have gone in patient and moved in with my parents (just for 2 months) to stabilize. I have worked in an executive role for 10 years and I may have to go on long term disability, which I have very mixed feelings about.  So much change...it’s scary.  


I am happy to have found the group and hope we can mutually help each other and share ideas.  Although I am still overwhelmed at this point 


Thank you 

Community Leaderacuriousfish
acuriousfish
hi and welcome to the board. I was also diagnosed late in life and had a long corporate career. I was lucky that most of my career I worked in very small teams or remotely so people didn't notice my behaviour but there was a period where I had a large team and I cannot imagine what they thought was going on.
theatrediva
theatrediva
Hello and welcome to the group!
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Welcome. This group has meant the world to me.
Maui1992
Maui1992
Welcome to the group. It is been very helpful to me both with information and support. I also was misdiagnosed for about 2 decades, going from a diagnosis of agitated depression to BP 2.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Welcome to the board Calder .... This is a good place to come

I had to take a long term leave when I was first diagnosed..... I needed it.... I would look at it this way.... When you and your doctor know that it's time to return you will be stable

This is a treatable disorder however it can take time to find the right med regime and coping skills...

You will though..... Big hug... I'm glad that you found us.....xo
calder29
calder29
Thank you, everyone for the support,
calder29
calder29
Hugs to all :)
irishwriter
irishwriter
hello and welcome. glad you found DS too. hugs
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