[hamster]

This is where I am beginning here on the forum, in medias res, or in the middle of things. I don't need lengthy explanations about how things got to this point in everybody's life. It seems to me that we all have painful backgrounds or we wouldn't be here, on this forum today.

It is hard for me to jump in "in medias res" because parts of your stories are missing for me. But that's okay as long as you will be patient with me when I don't quite understand right now what got you to that point.

I was afraid to start posting because most of you know each other and have supported each other, probably some for years.

I appreciate your acceptance into the group because really, there is no where else to go. The only way for me to be able to participate with the group was to plunge right in. I didn't know of any other way to begin. So please be patient with me as I learn your names and learn more about you.

It is still a little uncomfortable for me to be here, but the more I post the better it makes me feel.

So, thank you for letting me begin in medias res. I'm sure it won't be too long before I can remember everybody's name and to be able to support you the way you have supported me.

Thanks!

Hamster

[BJ]

Hamster I know exactly how you feel. I'm new here too and I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable myself. It's so hard to fit in with a new group. I feel like I'm at Cheers and everyone knows everyne else.

Actually this is my first forum I ever belonged to so I'm not used to all this. And on top of that I'm finding words hard to come by so I just read.

I guess this all just takes time to open up and share feelings.

[bizi]

Let me say you guys are very brave.
It is a challenge being new and some of us have posted for years...and I am still learning new things about each other here....cause we are different and yet we are all people with feelings, happiness and sorrow.
That makes us human.
So this is a learning process for all of us.
And I believe that we all continue to learn from each other.
People here give me the strength to continue to learn new things about myself....in some cases it has taken a long time for us to finally be comfortable to post our feelings.
Sometimes we post informational stuff just in case some one is looking for new data. Some times we can offer support and other times we need support....or jsut a hug....It is truly a give and take support group...just like it should be.
So again
I am so glad that you guys are brave enough to jump in... am so glad that you are now contributing our little cyber family.
((((HUGS))))
bizi

[Mrs. Bear]

In some ways I am "new" here too. I am just learning about my own disorder, but came here looking for help in understanding what my oldest son was going through.

It is extremely difficult for me to express my fears and my ups and downs because I am the care taker and the comforter in all aspects of my life. I am really hard on myself and asking for help or comfort is hard.

I am learning that our friends here never judge. No matter what happened in the past or how difficult things are for someone right now.

(Just don't try to peddle wares of "natural" means or tell people they don't need therapy or meds or docs. That will get us all riled up. LOL.)

So I am learning too.

I am so glad you have both been able to feel safe enough to be with us. You are both really neat people and I am glad to know you.

HUGS!

[Mari]

Dear MeBP? and Hamster,

Keep posting. Your stories are important.
And each time you post you become more comfortable.
mari

[hamster]

I appreciate everybody's responses. Just posting this was a huge relief for me because now I know you understand. It also helps to know that I am not alone with these types of feelings.

Me BP?, now you have me running the theme song from cheers through my head over and over and over .

Mrs. Bear, I don't know where I would be without my therapist, p-doc and prescription meds. My dad would have called me a nut for seeking the support of doctors and meds to put my life back together. I know there are people with their miracles cures and magic wands. I never did believe in that stuff. On the other hand, it used to really annoy me when doctors would tell me that I was depressed, etc. I finally gave up and decided they were right.

Thank you Bizi and Mari, and the rest of the members for making newbies feel safe and feel like we belong.

Hugs

Julie

[befuddled2]

Hamster:
Welcome to this forum.

MeBp:
welcome to this forum also.

befuddled2

[fiberowendy2000]

Hamster....thanks for letting me relive high school english! Ah Senior year....the best year!
Well I guess I am a little lucky. I just found out that I was BP II a couple of months ago. So I am starting here from the beginning.
Anyway, thanks for the hop down memory lane!

[Nikko]

Hi Hamster,

Glad you found this place and feel you can post now. Keep posting, it really does help.

There are a great bunch of people here, you will find support, information, and knowledge on BP and medications, etc

I sure did when I was first diagnosed. So post away, don't worry about names, you will get to know us all soon enough.

Hugs, Nikko

[hamster]

Thank you for the welcome Befuddled, Nikko and Fiberowendy.

Fiberowendy, we must have had the same lit teacher. I used to love to write.

Hugs,

Hamster