Hi all.

I went to a support group, a general group labeled "mental health group" that my therapist holds. I went because I'm tired of being at home everyday and not having any friends. I wanted to connect with someone or some peoples who are similar to me.

I'm not judging anyone in the group. But, the members are just starting recovery from depression and are like newborns on the battlefield. I don't fit in because I've been fighting bipolar for about 10 years. I know the coping skills (even though I don't always use them) I've been taught a lot about depression, coping skills, mania, mixed mania. What I really want and need is a group that's diverse and has bipolar people and people who go up and down and are familiar with the battlefield.

I feel alone lately. I don't have a job. My husband is a teacher at a tech school and the runs his own business so his night schedule is erratic. My youngest daughter is getting ready for college. She leaves in the Spring to start at a university. The college thing with her has been so stressful and crazy. My daughter had a meltdown about made up situations she would think about college almost every day. Those are exhausting.

I want friends, someone to talk to. At this point, I would even settle for a penpal (email pal LOL)

Anyway, if you read this far, thank you for letting me vent.