Going to Mental Health Peer Support Group this coming Monday

[limichelle]

Hi,

 

I'm stepping out of my comfort zone by going to a mental health peer support group this coming Monday. I have schizoid effective which is a combination between the symptoms of bipolar and schizophrenia. I mostly swing on the depressive bipolar spectrum though. I have never been comfortable with this diagnosis because of the stigma.

 

I need to go for support and to learn more about the positives of having a mental illness. I need that understanding that's so hard to find elsewhere because if you don't have it it's hard to understand.

 

I have social anxiety so doing this is a big challenge for me.

 

I'm hoping as apart of my New Years resolution to make new friends and accept something I can't control and not have it be a burden. I want to live a happy life knowing yes I'm not 'normal' like the rest, but that doesn't make me less valuable.

 

I thought I would share this since this is a huge step for me to take!

 

Lisa

[ThatwasThen]

Good luck and good on you for taking this step.

 

Happy New Year.

[Seraphim]

Good for you, Lisa! I hope it is a positive experience for you !

[Hollsmaur]

Well done for staying positive and fighting your mental health disorders! Just remember to stay this positive! Good luck