Family meant to be there

Hi Tchef, welcome to the forums. It sounds as if you are a bit isolated living in the country and are not really getting support from your siblings and family. I am sure you will get some replies and support on the forums. Good to have you here.

@Tchef Hi Tchef welcome to the forums! Firstly lucky you living in the country. I would love to do a tree change anyways ... I have bipolar too and my sister and I dont really talk which is upsetting to me.... what can you do. Anyway you will find the members here on the boards to be very friendly with alot in the same situation as ourselves regarding family ... I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone.greenpea

Hi @Tchef

I can relate to feeling alone, i've lived in country areas for most of my life, except while i was at uni, though im in a larger regional town now. I can also relate to not having people there for me, i dont have any family, but am a single mama to two kids. I hope your car was fixed up ok and not too expensive! Sounds frustrating that your family isnt understanding or supportive of your needs or difficulties 😞 And that your brother really doesn't understand the coplexities of mental illness... if only 'just' going to the gym would cure all....

I hope the forums are a helpful space for you, there are many people here with bipolar, so lots of members will relate to your difficulties in different ways, I'm glad you are here, take care.

Hi @Tchef,

Welcome to Forum Land. I can very much relate to your family issues. I have zero family and it is super hard. Forum Land is my entire social world.

I'm really glad to hear you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, even though things are difficult right now. I can hear that your family isn't very supportive. Do you have any other people around who provide you with support? Oh and by the way, a pizza shop sounds like a very cool dream! Mmmmm pizza...