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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I haven't been doing well as far as my depression goes, and I have been triggered by something that I know is no big deal to "normal people". I started my Bachelors in Psychology last week, and I learned that the learning format at UOP is through "learning teams". Which means I have to work with three other people on assignments and a final project for each class. (I'm stressing out just typing this, I want to cry) For my Associates, everything was independent. I LIKE IT THAT WAY!!!! When I learned about the method, I told myself that I could deal with it, despite the fact that it takes every bit of energy I have to interact with others...well, its week two now, and I am totally frustrated, and I can't just make myself "deal" with it. I know that I would feel negative, frustrated, depressed, and resentful that I have to count on others and have others count on me, and I really don't think I can handle it. I want to ENJOY my learning experience. I know that an outsider would think, "What's the big deal?", but I hope you all understand where I'm coming from. Would you suck it up, or go through the ordeal of finding another school and transferring, and dealing with student loan BS?
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I feel that people such as ourselves must overcome the obstacles that we most fear. Forgive me but, in the field you are studying, don't you have to deal with others behavior? Would it not be good for you to learn to deal with the issues you will be handling in the future? As a psychologist, if a patient were having the same issues as yourself, what would you advise they do? Certainly not run and hide! I understand how you feel as I also do not like working with others but, it is a nessecity and I have learned that it is crucial to my well-being to face these fears and interract with others. I'll bet you will have much to offer in the group and will gain self-confidence by the time you are finished! Facing our fears only makes us stronger! I hope you understand what I am trying to say and do not take it the wrong way. I say this from my own experiences. Our recovery does not depend on medication alone, we have to face life on lifes terms so to speak. You must be very strong to have made it this far. Do not let your fears overtake you.