Bipolar Support Group

I have been diagnosed as bipolar for almost 20 years, and it has not been an easy journey finding the right mix of medications. I am hoping this site will be a good support to me, and that I can be supportive of other people. My family has had a hard time dealing with my mood swings, and because I lived far away from them would hang up on me, because they could not deal with me.

Hello and welcome Sandi, I am new here too and the people seem really nice and supportive. Its so hard having family that are not supportive, isn't it. I wish my family could get training in how to support me best when I am ill. They just don't want to know or they get angry as if its my fault. You deserve love and support and I hope you can find good support people outside of your family.

Hi! Tabby, Thanks for the support. Bipolar illness is a difficult one. The only people who really seem to understand you are the people who have experienced what we have been through. I am very thankful that there are medications that can help with the mood swings, as they can be way out there. I love the highs, but the lows are awful! Actually finding a doctor that can help you is another issue, there are so few out there that even have a clue! Thanks for the support. Sandi

It's good to have you here Sandi. The people here are great, very nice. You're among friends here.

Welcome to the group. Please feel free to ask questions or just vent. I am glad you are here.