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Have you been in or looked for a Bipolar/Depression support group in your area? There are usually tons of them in every community. I tried three different ones before I found one I really "clicked" with.

The good part about that is it deals with the "Also, I think it's hard to find people in 3d who understand sometimes." part of it, which is very true. At a support group you are with people who all understand and can all share... just like here, but with the element of human contact.

The group I am in is a DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) chapter and it is well organized, very easy to talk and I really feel supported during the meetings. Afterward anyone who wants to meets at a diner for some socialization afterward. So you get to express the things that are very troublesome in a safe environment, and following that you have an opportunity to forget about the problems and just talk, laugh, and socialize in a diner environment.

It helps deal with the other people in our lives who "don't get it". Most groups are also open to friends and family members who want to come and speak and listen and learn more... for the people around who don't get it, but want to. Those can be valuable friends.