Today I moved into my own apartment after intensive residential treatment for my Bipolar disorder. Even though I have alot of support today has been a rough day, well this week in general has been that way. Nothing has been going as planned but at least I do have a bed to sleep on tonight.
One of my goals now is to start a Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) group in the Marshall area. The community as a whole could benefit and if it saves just one life it is more than worth it.
Sorry I have not commented much today, I have been pretty busy.

Oh, Eric. I had no idea. This is huge. Congratulations on being able to take this step and having the courage to talk about it. Moving is always hard, and leaving the support of treatment setting is especially challenging. I deal with depression sometimes and know it can be a battle! Good for you for wanting to start a group. God bless you and keep shooting photos! You have a good eye for it! Annabelle33 · 2010-12-16: 02:56

well done mate! I have no doubts you will be ok. I have a friend in the UK struggling with similar circumstances thus I have a lot respect and empathy for your decisions! Take care and be strong! PawKam · 2010-12-16: 03:48

Thank you for sharing, Eric! danrav · 2010-12-16: 04:26

Great shots - wishing you well :-) jet28 · 2010-12-16: 05:02

My prayers for a brighter future for you my friend. Great luck in starting a support group in your area and I admire your efforts in sharing your experiences with others! Giving of yourself is such great therapy! Best of luck with everything! ????? · 2010-12-16: 07:31

btw, the first shot is spectacular! ????? · 2010-12-16: 07:31

So cool MinShiroyama · 2010-12-16: 08:23

Thanks for sharing, very brave....stay strong and use your support system to help you through the rough days Eric! ...and remember, your friends here at PB are always just a snapshot away :) kblakes · 2010-12-16: 08:26

Thanks for sharing. Keep your head up, things will get better with time! Best of luck with your group, I'm sure it will be successful! Love the 1st shot! nikkini · 2010-12-16: 08:38

you're not alone, hang in there~!~ urmysunshine · 2010-12-16: 10:18

You are not alone! we are here toooooo.Find me in Facebook Julia Kozina krasotulichka · 2010-12-16: 11:53

Hang in there !!! neat shots !!! MARETKA88 · 2010-12-16: 12:20

Thank you for sharing...the idea of a support group sounds to be an excellent plan and I wish you success. Good luck with everything!! cariad · 2010-12-16: 13:37

Eric, that's a big step...to share this with others. Be strong.....brighter days are ahead. Your idea to start a support group is wonderful. Take care, my friend. Oh yeah....you're not alone....we're all here with you.... lookagain · 2010-12-16: 15:17

Take one day at a time. If that seems too difficult, take each hour at a time and make yourself a list: the friend to call at 10, the friend to call at 11, the friend to call at 12, etc. Talk, talk, talk. Talk until you're tired of talking, but reach out. If you're already in a support group, remember that talking to them about your problems helps them. You've done a good thing to share here. Now you have to make this real for the real world. If you want to talk to me, send me a message with your number and I'll call/skype you. When we plan days, we think we control them and learn the hard way that we don't, but we're much stronger than we think we are. And when we're not, we have friends. You have friends and you have the strength to reach out to others. All you have to do is remember that you can reach out to others. Several people here have told you that you're not alone. Remember it and reach out. revenant · 2010-12-16: 16:00

As has been said, this was brave of you to share, and I think will be rewarding as well. You have so many friends on PB! Working on creating a support group is powerful. You shoot beautiful photos, usually a sign of a beautiful person within. Keep on truckin' as they say! You can do it! ????? · 2010-12-16: 17:01

very nice ! photodeclair · 2010-12-16: 20:05

Stéfan has said it all! You are not alone Eric!!! btw...I love captain crunch!! :)) jennye · 2010-12-17: 13:32

you are not alone.....just know that you have inspired and touched many people...I know that your pics remind me of my dad. When I am really missing my dad, I go to your blog and look at your beautiful sunset pictures, you have helped during my loneliest times. I am thinking about you. A bright future is coming your way..I promise. jordanwmcfall · 2010-12-21: 00:49

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