Do you attend support group meetings?

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I don’t. I tried, but I couldn’t relate to anyone; they were too happy. :thinking:

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Same here. Can’t connect.

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I couldn’t define it as ‘support’ necessarily but about 6 years ago I went to a small group when temporarily under the rehab and recovery team.There weren’t many of us ie service user to staff ratio was 2:1 - 3:1 .

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Yes, i really like mine. We have traditional “talk” support groups as well as do fun activities support groups.
We make stuff, watch movies, cook, etc. So this laid back atmosphere lets us socialize and get to know each other at the same time. These can sometimes help people who feel like they have a hard time connecting.

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I attended Depression/ Bipolar Support Alliance meetings for years and years. I went there mainly to vent about my psychosis. Most of the people there could not relate to my issues. But, they were nice enough to listen to me and try to empathize. I am very grateful to them for that.

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I do at least one AA meeting per week, usually online by Skype. I don’t attend support group meetings for SZ, I’m too high-functioning to relate to anyone else there and my being there upsets them.

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If support groups are the same when I was hospitalized, I think I wouldn’t relate.

I participate in sacred circles instead (Circles of Men and Mixed Circles). It’s kind like a support group to help build a healthy masculinity and healthy relationships.

But maybe I’ll participate in some psychotherapeutic groups next month.

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I have group every Friday’s I think theirs one other sz in it. I don’t think I would reveal I’m a sz in it though because the rest are all bipolar and ARE too happy sounding.

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