Bipolar Group - Phoenix, AZ

[Bomichaels1972]

Hi Everyone,

I started a Bipolar Community Group in the Phoenix area through Meet Up. It is actually located in Surprise, AZ. It is scheduled every other Thursday from 7pm to 8:30pm. If anyone is interested in coming who live in this area let me know.

A guy who lives in my neighborhood said he was going to come but never made it out. I feel bad for him since it seems he is struggling and needs some friends. If you could pray for him that would be great. I tried contacting him several times but couldn't reach him.

There are a lot of hurting Bipolar folks out there and we need each other right?

Thanks peeps and God bless!

 

[Loven God]

I will pray for your friend , he may have some fears about a group . A lot of people want to reach out but it is hard for them in a group setting because of trust issues .

 

[Bomichaels1972]

Any suggestions on how to run the group? An agenda? I am not a leader at all but know I need to go out of my comfort zone to do this thing.

The first 2 group meetings no one showed up. The 3rd meeting one person showed up and I never heard from him again. It is hard not to get discouraged. However, I know God most likely wants me to persevere and be persistent. I also understand completely because most of us with Bipolar struggle with social anxiety.

Thanks for you help and your respose. Blessings!

 

[Loven God]

I did lead a group and it is hard to get people to come because they are all ready dealing with many things that keep them away . The area matters to , how big is the need will also make a diffrence . Don't have meetings in your home for safty reasons , and have someone else to be there for safty reasons to , you never know what kind of people you will incounter and if they have bad tempters or not .Keep a cell phone close in case you ned to call for 911 help .
There are a lot of thing to think about before you start a group , but if you feel the lord id leading you to do this hang in there .
There are also all kind of groups out ther that will provide you help in how to do meetings . DBA and NIMI and Celebrate Recovery and Depression Anonymous as well as some others are out there that are good just resureach them on the net . I wish you all the best .
Celebrate Recovety and Depression anonymous are christian ones .

 

[Bomichaels1972]

I do see your view as far as safety...However, my wife and I both agreed/prayed to have it in our home (Proverbs 3:5-6). A safe place that is cozy and safe. Candles and calming music. An all welcoming place like God's Kingdom.

I personally cannot attend meetings in office type rooms. It seems cold and harsh to me. I have been to way to many that have been a mundane thing that people just go to. Public places did not seem practical either due to confidentiality and deeply personal sharing.

I will check out your references. Thank you my friend.

 

[Loven God]

I see you point , I had our meetings in a church with a cozy room, if you feel safe having them in your home then I am sure God will watch over you . I will be praying for you and that your reaching ou to others will be a sacess .