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Bipolar support groups allow those who share a common diagnosis or interest to come together. This is  besides the everyday medication that must be taken by a bipolar disorder victim, to offer emotional support. These people come together to share ideas and offer  ideas on how to cope.  While most support groups are usually led by someone who has experience in these kinds of meeting, it is not an important factor. What is important here is to just “SHARE IDEAS,” because mothers, parents or patients can form a bipolar support group and help those that are interested.

Suitable Meeting Place

A place to meet whether it be in your garage, a hall or even inside your house, the one important factor here is that it must be comfortable and available when you as a group need it.  The most ideal  sitting position is in a circle rather than the church style setup.

Having Rules to be followed

You as a group can make your own rules as a group, but here are some that you can begin with:

Confidentiality: everything shared must stay inside the meeting.

No other sources: There should be no quoting from the bible or famous people, everything shared must be from personal experience.

No preaching: words such as don’t do this or don’t do that. This must not be tolerated.

Offer suggestions: Use non threatening suggestion. All  suggestions must be from personal experience like; “my child had that same thing and I did this” or “ I went through the same experience and I did this.”

No gossip: If you don’t allow anything to get out, you must not allow anybody to drag somebody’s name down in these meetings.

JUST LISTEN: Most would come to a meeting not to have their problem solved but to have an opportunity to share all  their  frustrations in their everyday life with bipolar victims.

Primary Goal

Ensuring no one living with bipolar disease or this mental condition feel alone again, the primary goal of most bipolar support groups is to  provide important emotional support. Support groups can improve the physical health and well being of those taking part and a  safety net for patients and caregivers.

Other Functions

Bipolar support groups, are also called special interest groups (SIG), and forms an integral part for many health organizations and a critical foundation for those trying to cope with the disorder or trauma. These  groups help fill the emptiness between medicine and the daily everyday headaches.  It helps patients to serve as educators, cope and also inform about the new advancements in bipolar treatment or any available treatment.

Support Groups by Online

With modern technologies at our doorsteps, many have found this type of support network ideal for those living in rural areas or those who are scared of leaving their homes. Many use online support as a backup to the existing bipolar support groups in their area.