Bipolar Type II Support Group

Every person in my extended family has some kind of anxiety disorder; I am the only one who is bipolar (I or II no one can decide); there have been many suicides. I'm hoping this study helps the generations coming up in some way.

There are so many people here who are able to communicate well about their experiences and may be able to help in many ways.

This is kind of a weird post, but I'm struck by the wealth of living information here that could be used.

NOTE: these are only researchers looking for patterns. They do not help you with personal problems. They do not give diagnosis. They do NOT give meds or therapy unless that's part of the study.

Current bipolar studies are here: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/trials/bipolar-disorder- manic-depressive-illness.shtml

All current mental health studies are here: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/trials/index.shtml

I've always wanted to participate in a study. Let us know how it goes if you don't mind.

Its great that you are participating in a study. I would love to be studied, I have a lot of information I could give!

I am interested in what kind of studying they are doing with you, can you let us know more about that?

Take care, TM

They took my family tree by questionnaire, took all the info they can gather about family members (a lot of suicides in my family). They have interviewed me by phone a few times (recorded over the phone) and talked to some of my family members the same way.

At some point they will take blood and/or DNA samples. They pay for a local lab to do this.

Anyway, that's how mine is going.