Oh GOD! Is reading these posts suppose to hurt?

i mean i did try to be positive with that post where i talk about what i do to feel strong - but damn it - sometimes i do those things and i don't feel strong. . .

You would be surprised, but, one little thing that you say may be just the thing that someone else needs to hear...

So don't feel like you are not qualified....I sometimes feel that, then I read the posts and realize that others are going through the same thing.

You have a lot to say, and I for one want to hear it. OK???

HUGS, NORMA

I have bipolar 1 with psychotic tendencies...lol I rapid cycle , too.

My meds are not perfect, and I have my bad days,too. I just tell my story. I share what works for me.In fact, when, I was asked to be a group leader, that's what, I told Jim. He told me that was just fine.

No one is an expert on bipolar, not even the pdocs. It just matters that we are here for eachother.

Realme, I have not shared much on what brought me here and now seems like the time as it may shed light on your walk.

I had been seeing a therapist for several months prior to Christmas, I was depressed (not extreme, just could not find my way out). The answer I came away with was that I was searching. Still depressed, searching and feeling very lonely, I began searching for someone to talk to about the things I have and was going through in my life with my wife (she is BP). I found this site, some people welcomed me and I ask a couple of questions. After a couple of days I began giving my thoughts on posts. I FOUND IT! That for which I had been searching, I found that in helping others I was helped. In giving I recieved!

Hopefully this gives you some insight as well as bolsters you to help others, no matter where you are in your walk. We as a group are much stronger because of the relationships we build.

GOD BLESS

RED

I have decided that I am going to a "real life" support group that is located near my job. It meets every friday - and I can go at least twice a month. Maybe seeing people that are the same as me would help even more too. . .

And - yeah RED - I am glad that you are here - and show your support to those of us with BP. You give me hope that there is someone out there that can "take me" and my insanity - and love me - in spite of - or regardless of my illness.

Thank you. . . ALL!