Need social support

[Blacksunflower77]

Hi I am new to this platform and I am kind of socially awkward and have social anxiety alongside with bipolar disorder. It has made it hard to make friends as I am trying to navigate through life on my own with minimal support right now. Would really like to try to connect with others and see how it goes if someone is willing to chat and be supportive about similar interests I would greatly appreciate it.

[LazyXrayEyes2255]

hi and welcome to healthunlocked but I have to say Goodnight as have to get up early tomorrow and 9pm here now xxxx

[GinkgoLeaf]

Sorry you’re dealing with this. There are some good resources through NAMI for Zoom or in person support groups for various mental health diagnoses. I would also try the mental health hotline in your state/county to see if they have any resources. Best of luck on the journey.

[Franklin68]

Welcome

I'm also bipolar. Have lived 40 years with it. Ask or tell me anything. You'll never get judged. Only caring and loving here

Found recovery two years ago

Best and again,

Welcome to this wonderful community!

[Machoupa in reply to Franklin68]

Hello Franklin,What do you mean by "found recovery"

Slán

Sheelagh

[Franklin68 in reply to Machoupa]

I found 90 % relief from my horrible symptoms. Mine was obtained by finally getting the meds right at a hospital and getting away from a narssistic family hurting my chances of that recovery

Hospital said I was severely undermedicated

[Machoupa in reply to Franklin68]

Thanks for that Franklin.Glad the meds worked for you

[Franklin68 in reply to Machoupa]

No , thank you Machoupa

My testimony and message is simple: recovery can happen

[blimpsgo180]

I'm happy to talk to you on this site. Welcome to the community!

One of the ways I was able to increase my social circle was to reach out to my sister once a week with a phone call. Do you have any siblings you lost touch with? Maybe start there!

[Blacksunflower77 in reply to blimpsgo180]

I was born an only child with limited family and support so my therapist suggested this platform to put myself out there.. It's been a real struggle.

[blimpsgo180 in reply to Blacksunflower77]

Well, I'm glad you reached out. Are you having a good Sunday?

[worthytobeloved]

Bless you - join the club! There are so many of us here with the same problem. Maybe this is a start - it's easier to 'socialise' with others online, and we have the ability to be more open about how we feel. We also know that we are connecting with like-minded people, who will be accepting of us. xxx