[polar_bear1]

Hi all, what is your support system like?
Do you have family, friends or others helping you out on a daily basis?

I only have 2 syblings, a niece and one friend...that´s not enough!!
Take care.

[abipolargirl]

I have my husband but he doesn't understand. He just doesn't get me. I feel all alone in the world and so misunderstood.

[Miss Laura]

I am quite lucky as I have a good support network

My Parents
My Siblings
My Sister In Law
My Friends
My Support Workers
My GP
My Psychiatrist
My CPN (Community Psychiatric Nurse)

[polar_bear1]

If you have a support system, specially a good one like MISS LAURA, what do they do for you?? I mean literally....

[Dymphna12]

Originally Posted by polar_bear1

Hi all, what is your support system like?
Do you have family, friends or others helping you out on a daily basis?

I only have 2 syblings, a niece and one friend...that´s not enough!!
Take care.

I have my counselor. Possibly my new psychiatrist (although that may not last). Used to have friends helping me out but they've all left because they could not stand this anymore. The family I'm living with, well the wife only actually, is supportive. That's it. Not enough either.

[faerie_moon_x]

I have my husband who is good. He doesn't really get it but he's there. More of a person who is there than someone to know "gets it."

My mother-in-law is the other person and she's good. She also has bipolar.

Otherwise no one in my family knows and I don't talk about it. I have one friend at work who knows but she really doesn't get it and doesn't believe in mental illness (although she has extreme anxiety....) or that doctors can help you. So, I don't really count her.

[Miss Laura]

Hey there,

My Support Worker(s) I meet with once a week and they help me if I am struggling. They act kinda like a T or Counsellor and listen to me then they advise me on things I can do. Example I am an insomniac so they keep an eye on my sleep routine/pattern and if there are any worries they help me ease them.

My GP and CPN both listen to me and give me advice on ways to help me cope with having bipolar. They explain how my lifestyle aids me to have an episode etc

My family and friends are pretty much there for me no matter what happens. They keep me sane lol! They notice changes in me and tell me I need to see my GP/CPN or that I need to calm down if manic. They enquire about meds etc too and make sure I am taking them.

My Psychiatrist deals with all the meds and side effects I get so he is pretty much my 1st protocol if I need a med tweak etc

Every single one of them is there for me as much as I need them. Although sometimes I can't see that I have anyone. I really do. I do realise I am very lucky with my support network. I just wish we all had people who we can trust and rely on

[Moreta]

I have my husband, my pdoc, and people on here. I used to have my t, but I quit seeing him for now, will go back if there's a crisis though.

My professional support system is my therapist and pdoc who are wonderful.

My husband and 3 sons are my emotional/moral support system. They keep me laughing and busy so I'm not always wrapped up in "me".

I have wonderful parents who support me as family, not so much really involved in my mental health issues, but that's okay.

My coworkers support me professionally and sometimes personally when life gets to be a strain.

My church supports me spiritually.

these forums are the closest i'll get to a good support system

sad really

[Trippin2.0]

Nobody. Only my friends here on this forum.

[manic most days]

Who can I call when I am manic or depressive.. Hmm, nobody!!! My family (Mom and Aunt) I am this horrible person who over reacts when it comes to my children. Really tho, screw them!! My Mother is probably bipolar along with some serious control issues who uses the silent treatment to your face and talks mad crap about you to people that know you. My aunt is controlled by my mother, lives under her roof, plays by her rules, very depressed and bipolar as well. According to them I am wrong to be honest with my children about everything. Past, present and future. It is our way, these are my children and honestly as far as I am concerned they raise their children the best way they know how and it is none of my business to tell them what is wrong and what is right. They really should respect people in general and understand that is none of their business because who is to know what is right or wrong when it comes to raising children. I personally believe accidents happen... When we "accidently" make the wrong decision obviously we understand we did it, try to clean up and the mess and move forward with wisdom that we did not have before.
Friends~ I had ONE, she unfortunately allows her bf to abuse her in a mental way that includes him telling everyone that will listen how she is a liar, a cheat, a prostitute and anything else that is bad in this world. Once that involved my son I reached out to help said bf. thinking I might be able to show him support, friendship and the way to get some mental health. At the point I became the next person in my family (Children & Myself) that was sleeping with my friend, it was sorry friend, I've watched you cry, be alone with children, heard from neighbors and friends how you are all these things that you are not. So, as he clearly can drag his own family thru the mud and is starting with mine sorry but I must go!! Obviously the statement that next it will be my 11 or 7 year old child was stated but honestly I truelly feel that would have been next.
My sons step mom, love her!! She KNOWS my children, KNOWS me... I used to have her nearly everyday as she was my sitter. Since last accident with my oldest and the courts, just recently she was around again as someone for me. So I hog her when I do get her but she is my first husbands gf and now I pretty much see her when something is going on with my oldest and the ex is at work.

[Cocosurviving]

My support system:
Alumni sisters (baby sit, chat, hangout with and respit)
Sister (out of state-chat)
Mom (out of state-chat)
Grandmother (out of state-chat)
Cousin (out of state-chat)
Friend (chat)
Therapist (chat, brain storm with and set goals with)
Psychiatrist (chat and reality check)
Warm Line (chat during late hours)
For the most part (so far)---I just need to chit chat. I've never been hospitalized. I'm still pretty new but manage to be stable through being physical active, balanced lifestyle and medication management.

[LadyShadow]

I have a great therapist and psychiatrist.

I have an amazing boyfriend, who doesnt really understand, but rides the waves of the bipolar ocean with me.

My sister and parents are absolutely wonderful and have been there for me since day one.

My grandma who visited me in the hospital.

I am blessed all the way around, and am very grateful for them all.