Hi there,

I just had my second manic episode and finally received a bipolar diagnosis I needed. (First ep was misdiagnosed as psychosis.) Meds have helped tremendously, but now it's time for outpatient. I've got a psychiatrist and therapist. Group therapy was really helpful during my inpatient treatment, and I'd like to continue that type of work.

Does anyone have recommendations for groups or organizations? Or anti-recommendations (groups to stay away from)?

Should I even be looking for bipolar groups in the first place? I'm a little worried about getting endlessly triggered by people discussing the intimate details of their mania or depression. Sometimes triggers would happen in the hospital and it felt like I could see myself backsliding.

As much as I want a support group full of people who can relate to what I've been through, I'm also open to non-bipolar groups for people working on other life skills (e.g., anger management, healthy relationships).