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

	solly I GET AGRECIVE I INSULT THE PEOPPLE		stephanieheydenreich i cry all the time and feel like dying
	sm79 My disorder in my opinion in severe. I have lost 2 jobs being episodic, entered into dr. office going crazy.		Daisy9407 I'm on welbutrin, abilify and lamictal. Very low doses, I'm trying o lose 15 lbs, from gaining weight on zoloft last yea ...
	lilylover i am bipolar. i shapes my daily life.		5lilblessings I am not sure if this diagnosis is true for me but a few doctors have said I am bipolar. I'm looking for info & support.

Recent Discussions

turtle12
90 miles an hour with nothing to do but computer and beading. right now that doesnt saticfy, nothing seems to but when i can sleep. SOME ONE TALK TO ME FOR A LIL BIT Read more...

Posted by turtle12 on Tue Feb 9

Re: Biopolar Disorder
My friend's 15 1/2 yr old daughter is 5 1/2 months pregnant. She was told that she could not take any medications for her bipoar disorder while pregnant. Is this true? I have been reading about Abilify for bipolar. Is it safe during pregnancy. She is " Read more...

Posted by mymalachi on Thu Jan 21

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

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