Most patients who have Bipolar Disorder don't know if support groups are effective or not. So I thought I would just go over some of the Pros and Cons of Support Groups. First I will give you the Pros.
1. Support Groups allow you to share not only problems you may be having but also possible solutions with others who may be going to the same problems as you.
2. Support Groups are a great way to meet others who go through the same ups and downs that you experience.
3. Support Groups are an excellent way to build up friendships.
4. Support Groups allow you and others who care for you to express their feelings.
5. Support Groups give you hope that things will truly be alright.
Now onto the Cons of Support Groups
1. Support Groups tend to bring together people who share only criticisms of people who deal with Bipolar Disorder.
2. Support Groups leaves the Bipolar sufferer feeling worst because they are not given any hope to overcome their problems.
3. Support Groups sometimes have attendees that whine and complain about how bad they have it but can not do anything to change it.
4. Support Groups sometimes can lead to arguments and disagreements which can be very detrimental to a person's progress who has Bipolar Disorder.
5. Support Groups do not always give you useful coping strategies and sometimes leave you feeling empty.
Well, those are the Pros and Cons of Support Groups. Again support groups do often help but sometimes they can also bring along more stress and hardship. There are many options for anyone who has Bipolar Disorder you just have to be the one that takes the first step in asking for help.
Until next time stay active and safe!
