Hi Solemn... Welcome!!!! Glad you found Psych Central. I have been here for a while, but only recently started using it to its fullest this year. People here are wonderful. The weekly chats are helpful usually to talk to people who have the disorder... check the 'chats' tab for the schedule. mlpHolmes hosts a wonderful Bipolar and Depression Group. Also.. if you're interested in networking with people in person, check out the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) or National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI). They typically have information on support groups that may be near where you live or go to school. Also make sure you check out the articles in the bipolar section... a lot of them have great information. I hope you find what you're looking for here and again... Welcome!!!!