How to Find A Bipolar Chat Room

Using a bipolar chat room can be an important and free way to break the isolation so common with manic depression and other mental illnesses. While a bipolar chat room is never an acceptable substitute for therapy or medical treatment, it can help people suffering from manic depression talk more openly about their feelings and develop social skills. There are also chat options for those seeking private (paid) chat with a qualified therapist or psychologist.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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   About.com: Bipolar Disorder (see Resources section) runs multiple bipolar chat rooms, providing a chance for people to have both topic and non-topic oriented discussions with others.

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   Liveperson.com is a paid alternative to a bipolar chat room for people who need to email, chat, or speak on the telephone with a qualified counselor. Rates range from $5 for an email and $1 or more per minute for online chat or a telephone therapy session.

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   Bipolar World (see Resources section) has multiple bipolar chat rooms, most open 24 hours a day. They also have a variety of message boards for those needing support.

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   Mental Health Sanctuary (see Resources section) also offers bipolar chat rooms and a wealth of support and information on many mental illnesses and personality disorders.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider reading some books about bipolar disorder (see Resources section) to get a better understanding of all your treatment options.
• Never use a bipolar chat room in place of medical treatment or counselor intervention if you are suicidal.

Resources

• About.com: Bipolar Disorder
• Bipolar World
• Mental Health Sanctuary
• The Bipolar Workbook: Tools for Controlling Your Mood Swings
• The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know
• Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability

[cherry67]

on 3/12/2009 Interesting

[williamfjordan]

on 3/11/2009 thanks for the information ... 5*