How would I go about doing this?

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• Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 1,002 Wise Owl

  April 24

  Hey @mikey_boi , thank you so much for this post and for opening up about this. Coping with mood switches sounds really draining, and you're doing so well to be reaching out for help. I wonder, how do you imagine your dad might react if you were to ask him about this? What do you really want him to know and understand about what you're going through?
  
  Sometimes when we're trying to approach a conversation that feels high-stakes, it can be helpful to write our thoughts down so that we have something to refer to if we feel overwhelmed at any point. In an ideal world, what would you like that conversation with your dad to look like, e.g. face to face, via the phone / text, talking 1:1 or with your partner there too?
  
  We're here with you to listen and in the meantime please find below some services which may be able to support you:
  

  One option is Bipolar UK which is dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. They have a range of peer support groups which are currently operating via Zoom, a moderated online community, one-to-one peer support provided via telephone and email and a range of information and resources on their website at https://www.bipolaruk.org/ You can arrange a call from a trained volunteer on their website, selecting a date and time that works for you.
  
  If you're in Northern Irelvnd - Aware is a charity supporting people in Northern Ireland with depression and bipolar disorder. They have support groups across the country which are run by trained volunteers. Their peer led support can help you to understand your illness, allow you to speak freely about how you are feeling and allow you to feel less alone. They also offer the support groups online. They have wellbeing programmes including one aimed at 14-18 year olds to help you maintain good mental health and build resilience. Their website is https://aware-ni.org/
  
  Spark is an online support group where members can connect in with others about their mental health. This includes depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, EUPD, anything - Spark is there for you. The support group involves peer-support, so you can support other people as well as be supported yourself. The group is a “closed” Facebook group – meaning that it doesn’t show on your profile at all, and no-one outside the group can see anything you post – they can’t even see that you’re a member from your profile. The page is also monitored and has guidelines there to keep you safe. To find out more, their website is https://www.sparksupport.co.uk/
  
  There is an organisation called Mood Swings Network which provides information, advice and support for people whose lives are affected by mood disorders or emotional distress. They also offer support for carers of people with mood disorders. You can contact their helpline Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. Their number is 0161 832 3736. You can also visit their website at www.moodswings.org.uk or send them an email at info@moodswings.org.uk.

  
  How do those options sound for you?

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• mikey_boi Posts: 2 Newbie

  April 24

  @Sian321 I fine asking him in person or over text, I just don't know how to phrase it and I don't really want my mum to hear because she's a very holistic person

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