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.
Per suggestion of a CL I am reposting so people who are interested can read with out going through pages of negativity, also hopefully the link will work this time. If not you can check us out by going to Groups and looking for "Beyond Medication". Also posted in Treatments
I have opened a new group that I would like to offer to anyone who is looking to learn life copy skills.
The name of this new group is "Beyond Medication" here is the link:
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/beyond-medication
The focus of this group will be using alternative methods in dealing with the everyday struggles that BP can present us with.
We will be discussing things like DBT, mindfulness, meditation and other techniques of getting through our days without having to reach for another pill or having to call our pdocs. I realize that sometimes these things are necessary but won't it be nice to not have to rely on them as much?
I look forward to sharing my experience with others and learning what coping skills others have learned though out their lives.
I am also looking for 2 or 3 individuals who have experience in DBT, Mindfulness training, Yoga, Meditation and Guided Imagery, who would be interested in working with me and becoming Administrators of this group.
Together we can make this work and become a powerful tool in helping each other overcome this illness.
WW
I have opened a new group that I would like to offer to anyone who is looking to learn life copy skills.
The name of this new group is "Beyond Medication" here is the link:
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/beyond-medication
The focus of this group will be using alternative methods in dealing with the everyday struggles that BP can present us with.
We will be discussing things like DBT, mindfulness, meditation and other techniques of getting through our days without having to reach for another pill or having to call our pdocs. I realize that sometimes these things are necessary but won't it be nice to not have to rely on them as much?
I look forward to sharing my experience with others and learning what coping skills others have learned though out their lives.
I am also looking for 2 or 3 individuals who have experience in DBT, Mindfulness training, Yoga, Meditation and Guided Imagery, who would be interested in working with me and becoming Administrators of this group.
Together we can make this work and become a powerful tool in helping each other overcome this illness.
WW
I have not been around too much the past couple of days due to the fact I have house guests for the ENTIRE summer and some health issues right now (more physical than mental health issues).
I went to a different counselor yesterday and I DO qualify for DBT and we will be doing pre DBT therapy for a month then I will start group therapy and individual therapy as well for 6 months all DBT related.
I have not read what has been transpiring on the board in regard to opinions and such but in the vein of sweeping my own side of the street if I have offended you or anyone else do PM me and tell me what I did so that I will know and perhaps avoid such behavior in the future. I have surely not intended to offend anyone here.
Thank you again.
I hope you find an admin soon, I know things will work out just fine and one will turn up for your new group!!!
Love you bunches oxoxoxox
Thanks to everyone who has supported Will in this, it means alot to him!
good stuff here at the new group... that is if you can get past all the input from that guy named Caz3355.... jeesh !!!!
I also have been having EMDR in therapy for ptsd. It rocks! I'm very interested on the kind body connection.
I have many years experience with incorporating art into my therapy work.
My concern is mutual respect and consideration....tolerance for Christians, people from other religions that differ from a Wiccan or purely secular perspective. I'm not talking about proselytizing. I don't do that.
I am interested in your new group and have visited. Sounds like it could be helpful. Just let me know. Thanks.
LOL, do you have another group to work on that with? My question is nice, it lets you address this to the many of us that are leery!!! Please do not take it as an attack : )
I will try to address any questions or concerns pertaining to the group when I am better able to hold my thoughts together.
Hope you feel better ASAP!!!!
http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Family-and-Friends-of-Bipolar/support-group
Highly recommend YOU get support : ) We might really confuse you! You are not alone.....
First
All people regardless of what their Religious or spiritual Affiliation or whether they have no such beliefs are welcome here and welcome to share there experiences with meditative or other practices. The only time my administrator or myself will step in is there is any bigotry or personal attacks on anyone for their beliefs or lack there of.
Second.
This group is not about convincing anyone to stop taking their medication, It is for both individuals on and off of medication who are looking to share their experiences with or learn alternative treatment methods that enhance there current treatment and hopefully ultimately improve the quality of there lives.