I'm in the same boat, support system wise. I started a DBSA group a couple of weeks ago, and while some people are playing the pity Olympics, I am finding support from people determined to make a life for themselves. I am trying to be more outgoing with acquaintances and texting to see if they would like to go for coffee, and not taking it too personally if they can't see me, but getting out of the house helps.

Meds have been amazing. After six months of struggle with a new BP 2 dx (I'd been dx with "just" depression before), I snapped and demanded a new shrink. He went over my meds, got rid of a couple, added one, and I can't believe how much better I am doing. After 45 years of struggle, finally something that worked, and I am functional. As much as it would be nice to deal with BP without meds, that is just not in the cards for me, but I feel so lucky that I have meds that work. So many people struggle.

I hope you are able to find what works for you.