2006-11-29 16:16:52 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm a college psychology major and also Bipolar. I was diagnosed seven years ago and after doing some support groups and getting the right meds, things are going great. I'm currently going for my MA degree. BUT--I STRONGLY recommend that you forget about online support groups and find one in your town. The reasons I say this are many: One--getting out and talking with real live people is much more theraputic, and will help you deal socially much better with your disease than just sitting at a computer and typing in a chatroom. It's too easy to B.S. and not be honest online, and you simply don't get the "feel" of the group as well as you do live. Being online is NOT going to give you any coping skills, in fact it may even do more harm than good. YOu need live interaction. I know this may not be what you want to hear, but nothing worthwhile is easy in mental health!
Also: In a previous question didn't you say you took Adderall? That drug should NEVER be taken for BiPolar! It is an amphetamine and could spin you tinto a manic state? Are you sure you're really Bipolar? Have you been diagnosed? I'm guessing NO.
2006-11-29 16:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes! Not just a support group but an entire program! Saved my life with a new treatment that is much more effective than psych meds as well as a great support group. See the "source" listed below.
Keep in mind you do not need to be on their treatment program in order to sign up for the online support via the message boards.
2006-11-29 17:16:59 · answer #2 · answered by Samslou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try bipolar_and_borderline@ yahoogroups. I happen to co-moderate it and it really is an excellent form of support. I am so grateful to have become a part of it, I don't know how I managed before the internet. Feel free to come check it out. A lot of members are express such relief to have found such a warm, supportive atmosphere. It doesn't replace therapy, of course. But as far as a place to talk to other people who have been through or are going through very similar experiences as you...it's a place where a lot of people come in hesitantly and are pleasantly surprised to find that they fit right in.
There are a lot of other groups out there too.
2006-11-29 16:44:49 · answer #3 · answered by Jess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to check out HealthyPlace.com
They have both forums and chat rooms with different mental health categories - one for bi-polar as well.
They also have information and other mental health resources on that site.
Good luck
2006-11-29 16:20:00 · answer #4 · answered by sweetienat123 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yahoo 360 works for me
2006-11-30 10:21:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋