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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ayla67 04/15/2014

I was wondering about going to a DBSA support group. What are they like? What can they do for me?

Are they peer run or run by a professional?

Can anybody help me out here?

I am only now recovering from a bad problem with social anxiety, so I am fearful about checking it out for myself.

deleted_user 04/15/2014

Check back later ayla, you'll find answers to your questions I'm sure. Glad to hear you're being proactive...nothing in the google files?

spacekat 04/15/2014

I think some are peer run, some are run by professionals, some have many people, some have few. Good for you for taking the initiative! I'm sure there's a number you can call to get more information. I did group therapy (as an outpatient) three times for 6 weeks each time. My social anxiety was the most troublesome but I got better each time. I wish you the best!

PaganSpirit 04/15/2014

I have gone to a DBSA support group. The one I went to was peer run, there is one person who runs the group. They keep things moving, make sure everyone has a chance to speak if they want to. things like that. We sat in a big circle and just went around and introduced ourselves and talked about whatever was on our minds. You can speak as little as you want or not at all, just sit back and listen to other peoples stories. No pressure. I can totally understand the anxiety feelings, its not easy to get up the courage to do it. I felt it a lot. I can say that when you do it once or twice it gets easier. I hope this helps and I hope you find the courage to give it a try. Good luck.

GinaWonders 04/15/2014

Peer run - and like this support group! You have nothing to lose by checking it out!!!!!

jeepman46 04/15/2014

I facilitate DBSA Worcester Ma.
The groups are peer run, we are friendly and understanding, it's comforting to know you are in a room full of people that get it.
we share about our illness and how it is affecting our life and the rest of the group can respond with questions, comments and support.
If you don't want to talk you don't have to, you will probably still take away something that will help you. I hope you give it a try.
good luck.

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