“ There's nothing cooler than watching your kid blossom! Alexandra and I are looking to make some friends, have an awesome time, and share our experiences with others. ”

“ I was recently diagnosed and want to help myself and others and learn more about this BiPolar stuff ”

“ hi i am Alexandra and in need of bipolar support group because i am not socially active with others who have depression or other bioplar problems.I need to be around support for deep depression at this time. ”

“ i just figured out i have bipolar disorder... more manic than depressive... i need ideas on how to deal with this... meds... etc... i have been in denial all these years! ”

“ Just the simple fact of having difficulty signing up for this is evidence that getting together with other people living with this would be a positive thing. Who knows "how it is" better than us? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet people that I feel comfortable around. I am starting to come to the realization that I do indeed have a problem and know if I was around people who could sympathize I might begin to heal. ”

“ I want to find a support group that I relate to. ”

“ Hello, myself and my wife moved to the Austin area last year from Toronto. We both have bipolar disorder, as does a good friend of ours. If there is room we would all probably like to attend one of your meetups. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the area and looking for good therapist and also a good listening psychiatrist ”

“ i am 28 and was just diagnosed bipolar in may and it has compleatly changed my life. im looking to meet people in my age range for fun and more. its been dificult since getting out of the hospital cant do the same things i used to. ”

“ i am excited to learn that there is a bi-polar support group in austin. ”

“ I'm 34, looking for FUN & new experiences. Almost all my friends are married. I'm looking to make new friends. I used to teach science. I now work for the govt. I can be funny. I'm caring, considerate, open minded, good listener & out of space. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my interest in healing and energy fields, chi, aware of whats around me ”

“ I was told that I was "manic depressive" in 1979. I did not realize that there was a name for "my particular personality quirk". That was after my first divorce. Twenty years later and the second divorce, here I am. ”

“ I would love to get envolved in a group where my wife and I can better understand/cope with my wife's disorder. It is greatly placing a strain on our marriage. Any advice is appreciated. ”

“ I am recently separated and preparing for the upcoming divorce. I think this group is a great idea. It will be some of the support I need in making this transition for my new and exciting life!! ”

“ My name is Lindsey and I am a 27 year old hairstylist here in Austin. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder a little over 2 years ago, but believe I have had this disease since I was a child. I currently live with my Father and my dog, Bowie. ”

“ Treatment for my bipolar disorder started 36 years ago. I had a "reprieve" of 12 years, then in 1983 I had a manic episode. I have been struggling with this illness and the multitude of medications since that time. I'm weary with being sick. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I deal with B.P.D. and have felt lonely in my journey. I'd like to share information on what I've learned about B.P.D. ”

“ Hi. I am 36. Joined the beautiful bi-polar world as a little one, but didn't find out for sure until 2003. This ruined my marriage and hurt many around me. I have been wanting to join a group. Hope to be an encouraging member. ”

“ Hi..I'm really just looking for people I can relate to...I've had this thing for most of my life, but it's only now-in retrospect, and drawing upon some hard lessons- that I am starting to get a grip on the nature of this disorder..and its illusions. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have hurt for many years dealing with this, and I have hurt many people in my life who have loved me and all they have tried to do is help. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because people need to hear someone else in order to feel less isolated from the rest of the world. Nobody should suffer and think that there's no way out, a support group is crucial for getting better. ”

“ I'm a 59-yr-old-widow living in Oak Hill with Border collie, Stormy. I'd like to meet somewhere with ease of parking and that's inside because I don't do well in the heat and humidity! I'd also like to meet a nice widower to date!!!! ;o) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because its been said before but i can relate to it, i want to stop hurting people who care about me. ”

“ I'd like to connect with my dogs on a deeper level. There are SO many times, that I just wish I could read their minds or know exactly what they're trying to tell me! It's so frustrating when I try all different things, and they're still asking!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am newly diagnosed and want to find out how others handle the disorder. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am proud of my moravian heritage - i have traced my family history, recently participated in a festival wearing my moms 'native' costume, and speak a tiny tiny bit of the languarge ”

“ I want these local Meetups because both my daughter and I suffer from Bipolar. She is 17 and unable to cope with the ups and downs of the illness. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because both me and my mom are biopolar. We are currenlty going to a FREE group called DBSA at shoal creek hospital but i would like to join another group too. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my boyfriend has bipolar disorder. The meetings would make him feel less alone, and they would help me be able to understand and know how to take care of him. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to talk to others in a group about this horrible disease. I've had it all my life. I am a 46 yr lesbian w/6 yr partner. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a 33 yr old mom of 5 and I have two kids plus myself that has been diagnosed w/bipolar. I would like a support group and ideas on how we all can survive under the same roof w/out always fighting and yelling. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I don't want to feel all alone with my condition ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my 18 year old son has cylcothymia ”

“ I enjoy social dancing and would like to meet other who do. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need friends - was just dumped by Mr Perfect -and I am so tired of not having support around me (6 mos new to TX) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in seeing how others manage this disorder. I'm not doing so well with it these days. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to finally learn about myself, and start living with Bipolar not denying(to my self) that I have it. I just want to function as normally as I can and talk to people who truely understand how I feel. ”

“ I want local Bipolar Disorder Meetups because I just found out about my condition and I want to be informed about it also I would like to get living opinions aswell as getting some advise from other who understand what's going through my head. ”

“ I want local Bipolar Disorder Meetups because I want to improve my marriage and my attitude about life ”

“ I am nate... Nothing much eles to say... Except that you'll see me around Blood stained lips, And you still say I'm missed ”