Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is a lifelong condition, but with the right treatment and support, it can be managed. Talk to others about mood swings or the challenges of caring for a family member who has the condition.

Newest Group Members

	brunchette I was diagnosed in 2001.		shannonmom0f3 my husband has it, it was very hard before his meds, his ups and down
	DARKFAIRY It`s not typical mine ,I start gettin aggravated,agressive2 anger,rage,feel out of control memory loss		Suzsbug I was on meds started feeling better took myself off. BAD MOVE!! Have had major mood swings & need to be back on meds.
	lia3 I've been told I had a chance of having bipolar disorder, but I've never gone to get it checked.		wolflover i am bipolar my experiences with it have not been good

Recent Discussions

Re: Bipolar and major depression
i do not have bipolor but my husband does and we are thinking my son does. as hard as it is for the person that has it it does take a tole on the family. most people do not like to talk about it so as a wife you deal with things people can not understand Read more...

Posted by shannonmom0f3 on Fri Nov 6

Re: Can't Afford Your Medication
There are actually programs out there to help people pay for prescriptions if they don't have health insurance. One is Together Rx. Also, pharmaceutical companies often have programs where they give you free or discounted medications if you qualify. My is Read more...

Posted by brunchette on Fri Nov 6

Re: Intro - New Member
Im Sorry to hear that Okie, I have always wondered why does the meds that are suppost to help you,end up giving you worse side effects. I heard that some meds will make you gain weight.. Its a shame to live a normal life one must put up with all the extra Read more...

Posted by queenfan78 on Tue Oct 27

Re: Medications and going to the DR
Yes I also have this issue. When the doctor 1st prescribed me Geodon it worked amazingly, then the meds started making me very, very tired, so I stop taking them. But I truly miss the "Normal" feeling I have when taking my meds. My doctor told me the othe Read more...

Posted by CaptivatingEyes on Mon Oct 19

Re: Confusion and Fear
trust me i feel the same way when it comes to my two daughters they have it and i am still scared of what they can do. but heres the funny thing they both also have addhd but my youngest has aspergers imagine the fear that runs through me when she gets m Read more...

Posted by cdkeeton on Sun Sep 27

Re: I AM SHORT BUT PLEASE RESPECT ME JENI
Quote: Originally posted by Jon Hlutke I recently dated a girl taller than me. Now my self esteem has dropped again. I am a short boy and I cant change this. It bothers me at times causing me to hide at my moms house for months. Jon Hlu Read more...

Posted by Jon Hlutke on Sat Sep 19

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