Support Group

[houghchrst]

I found a support group in my area for depression and BPD. 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month. Trying to decide if I have nerve enough to go tomorrow night. I really need to socialize more and I don't go to the bar and have just one friend that I see besides you guys (thank God for you guys!!) and feeling pretty lonely. Feeling pretty lousy all around lately anyway. See pdoc tomorrow.

[Pamster]

I have never gone to a support group for BPD but I used to go to one for Amputee's that was pretty cool, only I found that I really didn't need it and stopped going. I hope that you can go to this Christina, it might be something you find some needed support from. I know what you mean about Thank God for you guys, because I feel the same way. :D

I don't get to go out socially except with my mother on the weekends with my son, and those visits mean so much to me. All my RL friends have moved out of state or live too far away for us to really connect other then email or on the phone, so I really understand that loneliness. See if you can try this group, give it two visits maybe and see what you think. You will know right away probably if you are going to get anything out of it or not.

I hope it works out that you can go, you might find it really useful, maybe not too, but if you go with an open mind you can fell it out so to speak and see what others are going through locally in your area. I wonder if we have something like that here in my County. I think I will look into it if not just to find out, I know I couldn't go because of my son, but we'll see if there is even one around here because now I am curious. ;)

[houghchrst]

Thanks Pamster for the encouragement!!

[houghchrst]

Thanks Pamster for the encouragement!!

[Pamster]

Always glad to offer support Christina! :D :D :D I hope it turns out to be just what you're looking for. But there's only one way to find out. ;) :D

[bizi]

I found a support group in my area for depression and BPD. 1st and 3rd Tuesday every month. Trying to decide if I have nerve enough to go tomorrow night. I really need to socialize more and I don't go to the bar and have just one friend that I see besides you guys (thank God for you guys!!) and feeling pretty lonely. Feeling pretty lousy all around lately anyway. See pdoc tomorrow.


Oh I think this is an excellant opportunity for contact with others who are experiencing similar feelings as you and you don't have to explain...they know!
I would encourage you to give this a try.
Might make a new friend!
bizi

[mystified]

I would love to find a support group. I think one of the worst things that happens to people with a mental disorder is that they tend to isolate themselves because it's hard finding people that understand (well for me anyway). A support group would be a way to connect and possibly meet interesting people that could turn out to be friends. I would like to encourage you to go.

[jd3]

I agree with mystified. I definetly think you should go. I have been reading your posts and emphasize with your difficult situation. You many learn about new meds and new therapies as well as being with people who understand. Good Luck!:)

[waves]

the others have covered the bases on the possible positives in why to go, and i can't think of a single reason not to.... so give it a whirl! :)

I hope it works out well for you! come back and let us know.

((( hugs )))

~ waves ~

[houghchrst]

Now you guys all act like I have decided to go. :D I can think of all kinds of excuses not to go but something in me keeps telling me I should do it. Number one is I am scared to death of meeting new people. You know that open mouth out falls brains syndrome but lately I had even considered going back to my NA meetings but it has been years for that. The only major problem I have is the time, the bf gets out of work between 7 and 8 and I pick him up and the meeting starts at 7. Quite frankly I had forgotten about it until I got here this morning now it is something else for me to think about. :rolleyes: You guys are going to make me go aren't you ? ;) Now I want to go so I need to figure out the logistics of the whole transportation thing. Guess I should read my own signature.

[houghchrst]

Well the bunch of ya have done it now. I called to see if they provide transportation thinking "of course not", "now you can't/don't have to go" well yes they do! So now I have to find a way to get the car to my bf and make sure dinner is done so that I can go to this meeting. What's wrong with all of you making me do this. Just kidding!!! I am terrified but kind of excited too. I will give you all an update to let you know how it goes.

[Pamster]

I can't wait to hear how it goes Christina, enjoy it when it comes. I know how nice it is to get out around people who understand, I just took my son to his pdoc today and it was a GREAT appt. :) I really am proud of you for making this happen for yourself! Let us know how it goes. :D

[houghchrst]

I am glad to hear that your son's pdoc appt went so well. It is great when that happens, I know.

Thanks you so much for the support, it means a lot to me!

[Pamster]

I know it does Christina, you hang in there and go for it girlfriend! You can do this! I know you can! :D I really am excited for you about this because I know how much it could mean to you to be around other people living with BP I & II so I hope it works out really good. :D When is the first meeting you'll be going to? :) Do you guys eat pizza in your house? It might make a good pizza night so that could cover dinner. ;)

[highhatsize]

Dear Christina,

I have been a member of the above group in San Francisco for over two years. I can attest as a matter of personal experience that it helps a lot of people a lot. There is a language of mood disorder that only those with the illness understand. Listening to people like oneself speak of their struggles allieviates the feeling of "alone-ness". Not to metion the information that members continually contribute about treatment and resources they have discovered.

I think you will enjoy your attendance. If not, you can always just not go back.

- highhatsize

[Pamster]

I wish we had one here, I would think about going. :)

[Salsa]

Well, I vote that you go. If it works for you, keep going. If you don't find it of any use, then quit.....but you'll never know until you try.

Sandy

[yoyo_girl]

dang straight gonna make you go... :):):) You deserve this opportunity Christina. Life has been hectic and hard. i know you're nervous but you'll do fine.