Sweetie,I am so sorry you are feeling so isolated. A group might help a lot . Definitely worth trying and you might make a close friend there. I would recommend starting at a group near the town you are going to move to. Moving is a lot and the “one step at a time”approach is necessary for those of us who have mixed episodes. The great thing about moving is that you will meet new people there and one of them might end up to be your best friend. Nextdoor does have a lot of stupid drama,but I met my best friend on there when I knew no one in Phoenix (what luck,her son is bipolar)and it is possible to be the voice of reason on Nextdoor to calm people down if one has the time.
I totally understand about family members not getting it. My mom was the only one who has had it and she lived far away and passed last year. My ex and my son dont really try. I think they think its incomprehensible and I should just get on with things, which I do.Just forging ahead when we can is often the best thing to do.
You were very strong through the iron problem. We’re always with you.I am always looking for bipolar friends. They say we are 3.5% of. The population tho I think thats on the small side. Someone in my class at the gym is Bp.
I dont know what I would do without this forum! Hugs!