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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MissJazzySailor
MissJazzySailor

So, group therapy has never been a thing I have been a fan of.  Going into a room, with these people you don't know, and who knows how far you have to drive or be driven to get there, and everybody can stare at you, etc....   But with zoom it is completely different.  No weird smells, you can shut your camera off, no commute, and you can leave the meeting anytime you want.  Completely different experience.  Been depressed, and I can feel it trying to tug me down.  So I actively started looking for support, like this group.   Back to zoom meetings, I have attended 4 of them!  Made a commitment.  Every single time I have wanted to cancel and not go, right up to the meeting.  But I have kept and attended 4 out of 5.  The one I didn't make I canceled the day beforehand. These meetings are turning out to be helpful for me.  Determined to stick with them.   So to anyone that has been reserved about trying virtual group meetings, maybe think about trying one out.  

mlr0853
mlr0853
is there a fee? would you be willing to write how you found these groups?
MissJazzySailor
MissJazzySailor
https://www.supportgroupscentral.com. Then after a free registration you can look around at all the different groups. DBSA is a good one.

https://www.heypeers.com - some meetings are free. Some are low-cost.
bbr00ks78
bbr00ks78
I have been to support groups central but the rooms are always full. I guess they're called rooms I don't know. Every time I check though it says they're full. We have a peer support group that meets here in town but I have never been. They actually do more than just sit around and share. They have parties, art and craft days, game days, they celebrate birthdays, go out to the lake for a fun filled lake day with food, drinks and games, and so much more. One reason I have never been is because I don't have a car so it's hard trying to find rides there every week. They quit doing it for a while because of covid restrictions but now that Texas is opened back up 100% I think they're having them again. I might go one day just to check it out but I do like coming here as well as some other places I go online for support and chat. I'm very introverted so online support is better for me. I don't do so well around others.
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
I much prefer the anonymity of online support groups. I have attended IOP groups and they were helpful for a short time.
MissJazzySailor
MissJazzySailor
Brooks, that sound like some pretty awesome support groups! Assuming one can handle being out with a group.

With most support groups being online right now, things definitely fill up fast. I found that with the few places I mentioned one has to register for a meeting about a week or so out. Of course then actually staying committed and going to the meeting can be tough. Hopefully with things starting to open back up again, virtual meetings may become less packed. Maybe.
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