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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went to a depression support group today

kittycat72d
kittycat72d
I went to a depression support group today. Well it was good and bad I guess. It was supposed to be for depression and anxiety and it turned out to be a group about 1 girls problems about abuse. It bought up some touchy subjects and I began to cry. The leader of the group asked me if I wanted to share I said no I am not ready yet,it was my first time there I didnt feel comfortable yet. The subject that we were talking about though hit home for alot of reasnons because I am going through some of those things myself. Maybe next time I will share alittle about it I will have to see how I am on that day.I just wanted to get support from others on how they cope and deal with depression and anxiety. I really did not get that today. Maybe next time I will. The group meets every wed from 4-5pm unless there is not enough people to have the group that week they will cancel. I have a $5.00 copay now that may sound like nothing but for me it is I am counting every penny I spend right now. So I may not be able to go every week. So I will see how next week goes. I just had a mini meltdown today though bringing up certain sensitive topics. I hope this group does give me some insight though so we shall see..
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hard to know what advice to give. I guess just keep at it. They have helped me a lot but the group leader became my best friend which did help a lot more. But still limited in what help I could get from them. As had done much more therapy then most there.
dancingd
dancingd
In my area, the local Health Medical Center has support meetings for several issues , that are free.

Narcotic dependency
AA
Alanon
Alhz care givers

nothing for depression or BP

I'd try to keep at it , you may feel more comfortable as you go to more meetings
Marilyanna
Marilyanna
I went to a couple Bipolar meetings. After the second one where two "women" took up all the time I ask the mediator why she didnt step in and "moderate? And she said she found it difficult to do that!!!! So I went one more time and then quit.
dancingd
dancingd
A modest moderator ? In a BP meeting ?
That wouldn't work !
arfie
arfie
Hope ya keep trying. If not there, then someplace else. These groups do each have their individual dynamics, group as well as individual meetings.

I congratulate you for trying and encourage you to keep trying. I suspect you already know there are no panaceas.
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