bipolar group

[Alaskamomma]

I am attending my second bipolar group today. I was curious how many of you attend groups and what are your feelings about them???

(Side note) I will be traveling up to Fairbanks (and even North Pole) for the weekend, so I won't be online for a few days. Everyone have a great and safe weekend. No bad thoughts... no bad thoughts!!!!

 

[Alive again]

Praying for your safety and joy on this trip, wish I could hide in your pocket!!!! I have only attended mixed groups and truly have had mixed feelings about them. There were good things and bad things for me.

 

[bipolarbear]

Wishing you well... May your time be blessed! hugs

 

[berry2000]

Cool the north pole (jealousy sets in cuz i love to visit new places).

I never attended a group. It kind of scares me. I think it might be hard to face people in real life and say hey i'm bipolar. maybe a bit of denial going on still.

 

[angelkiss]

I don't attend a group. The only time I attended a group was in during hospitalization. It was okay. It helped us understand each other more and it gave us the opportunity to help each other.

EX: When I was walking down the hall one day, there was a patient that seemed to be quite distant. Knowing what this person had talked about in group gave me better insight on how I could be supportive. This person really needed to get things out in the open. So, I offered a listening ear and found that they felt better at the end of the conversation.

I think if a group was formed within my treatment, I would be game in attending.
Praying for your safe return from your trip.
s and es!!

 

[bipolarbear]

Cool the north pole (jealousy sets in cuz i love to visit new places).

I never attended a group. It kind of scares me. I think it might be hard to face people in real life and say hey i'm bipolar. maybe a bit of denial going on still.

I have that very same issue! maybe with time it will get better?

 

[sherr33]

I attend a DBSA Support Group. It has helped alot and it goes to show that we are not alone. It is for Family and Friends of People that have Bipolar and Depression.
If anyone wants to ever go to a DBSA Support group you can email me at frednsherry02@msn.com and I can get you in touch with one.

DBSA= Depression Bipolar Support Alliance