In 2007 I had a breakdown and ended up with a one week stay in the psych ward. After that I attended 4 weeks of Day Hospital, which is an outpatient group therapy program, 9:00 - 3:00, Monday to Friday. I didn't feel that it helped me much, but at that point I was being treated for unipolar depression.

In April, this year, I had another breakdown. The doctor would not admit me to hospital, but sent me to Day Hospital. This time there were people with bipolar disorder in the group therapy. The things they said brought me to the realization that I have bipolar disorder too. With the change in diagnosis and resulting change in meds, I was there 7 weeks this year. I feel that it helped tremendously. With the therapy and the books I read, and coming here, I understand my BP II now. I understand myself better than I ever did. I know what triggers to watch out for. I know when to go for help now. Before I only went when I was depressed. I would say the Day Hospital was just what I needed, and the books, and PC build on what I've learned about myself and my BP disorder.