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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older bipolars?

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I am curious to find out if there are any other bp over the age of 50 ? It seems like everyone is young.I am wondering where do old bp go? I am 57 and I appreciate you all so much !!! but I would like to talk to any older bps out there.
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I am 47 which is nearly fifty so I think I qualify. Most of my friends are about 10 years older than me, I would love to chat if I fit your criteria.
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Where do "old" bp go???
I am not over 50, but am 50. I don't consider myself to be old at all.
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I am so happy !! I have to sign off to go to work right now but I look forward to getting togather. THANK YOU !!
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I'm 53...does that count? :o) Please check out my page. I'm more than willing to talk with you if you need to. Respectfully, Shari
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Yep, I am 50. But not old, lol!
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I'm 51......... that makes me over 50.......lol

take care... gammie
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hi i am 48 1/2.. getting there. i would like to talk to you too..jaime
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My husband is 52!
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crackin up... "my husband is 52!" LOL.. I just LOVE our site here
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I am 60 and I am bipolar, I have 1 daughter thats 31 and bipolar, and 2 sons,38 and 41 they are bipolar and a grandson we r raising 12 years old and he is bipolar. we r quite the family lol
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I'm 55, but feel older than Methusella
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I'm 53 and bipolar
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I'm 53 and bipolar
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Hi There, I'm 55 in June I'll be 56 yrs old. I was diagnose with Manic Depression
when I was 34. Which today its called Bipolar; guess it sounds much better. lol
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I feel eighty, does that work?
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