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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doorknob 08/12/2013

I'm think of going back to school. It's an online type of deal. I'm scared because of my lack of self discipline that online may not be a good thing for me. Plus there's this pesky thing called studentloans. I already have a house down payment worth. Do I really need more?

I'm nervous about it but I feel I do need some additional training in order to fulfill my dream. If I even can fulfill my dream.

So should I try or should I pass.

justletmebe 08/12/2013

Go for it! I was doing online schooling before my hospital stay, gonna get back to it. Its really flexible!!! Can you apply for a pell grant? Thats how my stuff was paid for and since its a grant you dont have to pay it back,

You can do this!!

doorknob 08/12/2013

I know I qualify for some grants but I don't know if it will cover it. Also I need a new laptop this one is literally falling apart. It's about 4 years old and nothing wrong with that but I keep finding pieces of it every where. It's like it's disintegrating. I don't know that a grant will cover that.

But I am talking to the college tomorrow.

tommymott 08/12/2013

I've heard some nasty things about online education, like all they want is your money so proceed with caution.

justletmebe 08/12/2013

The online college i went to (community college) had a program to help you out getting a laptop. Maybe yours does too?

mayismerry 08/12/2013

I went back to school 10 years ago and racked all sorts of debt. That was when I wasn't well. Anyways I got it forgiven thankfully by the dept of education due to having disability. It was a scary lesson to learn. I guess just be real and honest with yourself. Maybe make a pros and cons list.

GinaWonders 08/12/2013

For me, I tried the online course on a grant - by not finishing, I owe the grant and am not eligible for any grants or loans till I pay that online course of $280.... so online was not for me... and my failure increased my depression as it took my confidence and ruined my credit and oppotunities...

My experience... I wish you luck! What is your dream? I thought you couldn't or didn't want to go back to work - do tell! Dreams are good, it gives you something to plan and work towards - and I've said more than once, I am better working than non working, again just me ... : )

deleted_user 08/12/2013

I had to take student loans as well....My mental illness was not as bad then as it is now...I do get extentions..but, due to my increased severity of my mental illness, I can't hardly work. The doctor I have will not sign the paper stating that this has happened. He did this once before, and something must of happened to him, and he won't sign the disability paper anymore. I would be careful now a days...Pell grants aren't as easy to get as they used to be. Times have changed...

deleted_user 08/12/2013

Go for it !!!!

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