[rowntree77]

Originally Posted by roundabouts

Hi all,

I am currently in the process of putting together a support group in drogheda for people suffering with bi-polar disorder. I will post more details in a few weeks when i have confirmation of a first meeting. If anyone is interested in attending or want any information or even just a chat send me a message. Dont suffer in silence. Your not alone. And if there is more of a demand for one in dundalk then we can look into starting one there first. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated from anyone.

Hi, I'm definitly interested in attending a support group in Drogheda. It's not too far from me, I live in Kingscourt. I'm recovering from mania, mixed manias depression since end of August and spent 2 montnths in hospital but thankfully am almost back to my old self. You're great to be getting this group set up!!
Joyce

[Mart10]

Hi,
I would be interested in a support group in galway, anyone else interested?

[flowerchild]

How about expanding membership to those who are friends/unfriends of those with bipolar/manic experiences?

[Mart10]

Hi
was hoping for group for individuals who have MD or think they do, carers, family and friends, it would need location, a feel simple rules, like not dominating the time, listening and privacy for what goes on, and would need a location. and a couple or more people to have the motivation to be there each month for an hour or two.
once it started, or get get started some form of advertisment, e.g. a link form aware or such site to give people contact details and area its on.

[Mawbish]

Check out GROW www.grow.ie & they're on Facebook too.
There are weekly group meetings that cover all aspects of mental illness & isolation including bipolar / manic deppression

From the website: -

Please feel free to call the GROW Infoline on 1890 474 474, or email us at info@grow.ie.


GROW is a Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW, founded in Australia in 1957 by former mental sufferers, has a national network of over 130 Groups in Ireland. Its principal strength is the support members give each other from their own experience in matters to do with mental health. GROW is grant aided by all of the Health Boards and by the Department of Health and Children.

[billyhead]

Hi,

I have recently being diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. I was just wondering does anyone know of a meeting group for this in the North County Dublin area. (Swords/Skerries/Rush area)

[Carpe Jugulum]

Hi all
First post - live in Wexford - would anyone know of any Bipolar Groups that meet in Southeast?
You guys have no idea how much your posts help me btw - thanks

[Chazz Michael Michaels]

Originally Posted by Mawbish

Check out GROW www.grow.ie & they're on Facebook too.
There are weekly group meetings that cover all aspects of mental illness & isolation including bipolar / manic deppression

From the website: -

Please feel free to call the GROW Infoline on 1890 474 474, or email us at info@grow.ie.


GROW is a Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such happening. GROW, founded in Australia in 1957 by former mental sufferers, has a national network of over 130 Groups in Ireland. Its principal strength is the support members give each other from their own experience in matters to do with mental health. GROW is grant aided by all of the Health Boards and by the Department of Health and Children.

The 12 Steps to Recovery
We admitted we were inadequate or maladjusted to life.
We firmly resolved to get well and co-operated with the help that we needed.
We surrendered to the healing power of a wise and loving God.
We made personal inventory and accepted ourselves.
We made moral inventory and cleaned out our hearts.
We endured until cured.
We took care and control of our bodies.
We learned to think by reason rather than by feelings and imagination.
We trained our wills to govern our feelings.
We took our responsible and caring place in society.
We grew daily closer to maturity.
We carried GROW’s hopeful healing and transforming message to others in similar need.


Any non-religious/theist specific groups out there?