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

costello187
crazyness
madmansmama
more despressive than manic
VampireAngel92
i have this

Recent Discussions

BIPOLAR
Im ok being bipolar as I met my new lover and best friend when I was in the hospital.My life has changed for the better .Now to conquer the depresssive side of me.   Read more...
Posted by Sumar on Tue Aug 2

Re: Can't Afford Your Medication
Quote: Originally posted by Just64 What is you have survived and tried desperately to get well and you have no way to pay for your medication?  You would do anything to get better but have no resources or health insurance to pay for the meds th   Read more...
Posted by LucyWall on Mon Mar 7

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: 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

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