Friday Coffee and Chat -- 16th January 2026

Hey @BipolarRich

That sounds really difficult that the Bi-polar feels as if it's getting the better of you at the moment and that you're struggling to reach out🥀. You did well to reach out here tonight and the community is here for you 🌿 I can hear you also have concerns about your physical well-being and anxiety about your own mortality. And I can see on this thread you've recently had some major surgery, which no doubt contributes to these concerns. That's a lot to be dealing with at once ‼️ Is there any particular kind of support you'd find helpful from the Community right now? Have you ever come across or developed a Well-being Plan to help you cope with Bi-polar?

TunedIn 🌷

Hi @Kam09 @john74 , not sure i've met you before. 😊

Yes, @Shaz51 has a lovely garden! 😊😁 if you like garden pictures, i can recommend the ITS GARDEN TIME 🌿 thread 🥰😍

@BipolarRich it sounds a very hard time for you. I struggle with my own physical limitations too, and my body seemingly to be "old before its time". I'm in my 30's and relate a lot to those over 60 in physical capacity. I hear you in how hard and frustrating and disappointing it can all be.

I'm sorry the bipolar is being especially difficult lately - has there been any changes that you think may have been the trigger? I suppose the surgery and recovery is a pretty big stressor and could be a reason to consider.

@Blackcloud Hello friend how are you? Sounds like you’ve really been doing well getting in top of things and I hope very much you get the support you deserve through NDIS.

Great to hear you got a referral to a psychologist thwt does things the way you prefer. That must feel good.

@Cuddlebear I went to the Australian open with my support worker today. We were out in there for 8-9 hours, so it was a good day today.

@Blackcloud That’s awesome! Sounds like you had a great time.

Thanks @Cuddlebear