Hello, everyone!

[sundogkm]

I'm new to the Christian Forums. My name is Kristy and I'm a Christian and have Bipolar I. I think right now I'm having a mixed episode, because I was manic a couple of days ago but today and yesterday I've been depressed. I cycle rapidly most of the time anyway.
I would like to share some of my history, but I feel kind of anxious about sharing such personal information (most of which my own family doesn't know) with complete strangers. How do you all manage to open up to people on these forums? Although I have a few close friends I talk to, I feel like I need more support, especially Christians.
Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself!

 

[Jeshu]

Be most welcome!

about half a dozen people have been coming here for a long time, myself included, so we can't of know each other reasonably well.

Please share what you feel you want to share, you can also send private messages to particular people if you don't want some things to go out in public.

Take your time and see if you feel at home with us. We have a wealth of experiences and knowledge to share.

We are a loving supportive group of people and may well be able to help you as you struggle with your illness.

Be blessed

 

[Alive again]

Welcome! Everyone is comfortable with different things. The nice thing here is that is honored. And often the more you hear other's share their stories and see the support they get, you then share a little and find support and then can feel safer sharing more. But we have those of us who do not share as much personally and will hang around and get support and prayers. It just is an issue of your choice and feeling accepted! And this is one of the most supportive, accepting places i have every been!

So welcome! Check out the Coffee shop or the ARe you High , low or level thread!

 

[Soulwings]

Welcome, welcome, Kristy!! Good to see a new face - there have been a lot of new folks here lately, which is absolutely WONDERFUL!! I love how God is growing and expanding the support network here. I'm April, and I have bipolar II. Don't worry about sharing your entire story all at once... the people here, including myself, will honor your feelings on that matter - and goodness knows, I understand how difficult it can be to open up to strangers, especially when you are afraid of being judged. But I think I can safely say that no one here on this board will judge you... so feel free to talk about whatever whenever you choose. (I hope I'm making sense!! )

Most of the fellowship goes on in the Coffee Shop thread, so also feel free to drop in and introduce yourself there as well. I hope that you will take advantage of the wonderful support network that these people here offer!! God bless you, and may He be with you today and always.

 

[myanchor]

Well, we don't know who you really are. We only know of you what you tell us.

You can try on certain ways of relating and telling of your story and if that doesn't work delete the account and start over or go away a while and then come back. Whatever works for you.

 

[Brinmar]

Kristy Welcome!!!
I agree with everyone above! This is a very welcoming, understanding, supportive group. I haven't been here for very long myself. I'm the kind that doesn't share anything about myself too. But, I have become so comfortable with everyone that I've shared here more that anywhere else - including my family. I've gotten lots of good advice on how to deal with issues, it's been invaluble to be a member of this forum.

God bless you,
Heidi

 

[BlondieLashes]

Hi Kristy! Welcome! I am kind of new around here too...I've been on CF over 4 years, but just got comfortable enough to post in the Bipolar forum. I have found that the people here are wonderful. I think you will find a lot of good support.