Bipolar Support Group

I'm tired of not having anyone to talk to and scared to make new friends. It's just too hard on them going through my rapid cycling up and down although I am much more stable now. There is no one to do anything with, no one to talk to, no laughter.

I thought I could sequester myself out here and be a recluse and that it would be better for me and for anyone else in my life. But it's not working. I miss conversation, sharing things, and I'm sad but scared that no one can take me.

I love horses, gardening, cooking, music and anything outdoors. I love to read and love learning. I have a great sense of humor and I like variety and enjoy learning and doing new things. Doing this with no one to talk to about anything or to share my day with is hard.

Any other bipolars out there who understand and want to correspond with me through here would be appreciated. Isolation is just making it worse.

Thanks.

Finding friends is hard, but can be done. I think if you are mostly stable it's safe to go out there and make them. In my opinion, a true friend will be there for you through anything that you are going through and will love you regardless. They will take you as you are, good and bad. You shouldn't have to become a recluse. You are very lonely and I'm sorry. You will make many friends here and know that everyone understands what you go through having bipolar. Becoming a recluse could make things worse for you. It's good to get out and converse with people. It's healthy and it's needed. It sounds like you like a lot of stuff others do too and I'm sure you can find some that share your same interests. Please don't be scared. I will for sure be a friend you can talk to. There are so many nice and caring people here too that you will become friends with. You aren't alone. I will send you a friend request. Know that we are here for you and will support you. I always love new friends. You can never have too many.

Thank you, Joy. I am afraid to make new friends because I pick the wrong type of people and end up in bad relationships and "normal" people just can't handle me. I hope I will find people here who I can support and be supported by. Hiding is definitely not working and I need some kind of normal human interaction.

I think it's great you are reaching out. I am not much of a correspondent, but I have sent you a friends request.

You are a great contributor and I appreciate your friendship!

Friendship is an odd thing...funny I consider myself normal - and I must agree with the above post that a true friend will take you as you are - warts and horns included! It is finding those true friends to begin with. Baby steps. I like to give people time to get to know me before I expose my warts...usually, they share some kind of wart themselves!

You can make plenty of "virtual" friends on this site - it is even better in that you don't have to get out of bed to talk to us! Welcome to the forums.