Hey Wildcat,
Well, I haven't explored Bipo discussion groups. But looking at anxiety and depression forums, I found I had a similar experience of negative people etc. There is something magical about the Depression Center and the Panic Center. These forums are just so awesome. Now I have stopped looking for anything else.
But I can see as since you have Bipo, you must feel like you want to get to chat with other people with Bipo. I am sorry to hear you have been having trouble finding a good forum for that.
I am happy though you are on this forum. I find your perspective always informative and insightful. I also find that when I get in my hyper or hypomanic phases, I deal with it better with your help. I used to all of a sudden realize that I was all hyper and that I hadn't come down or slept for days and I would get anxious and panic. Then I would be hyper and panicking, not a good mix...Now, I just rid it out and had fun. Ok sure the crash was bad, but in the meantime I had fun. I felt alive! I guess, I just need to learn how to deal with the crash!
Oh sorry I digress...All that to say, you help me so much, I am glad you are here! Your presence in my life through this forum has bettered me and helped me.
I just wish I could give that back to you. I hope you find what you are looking for WildCat. In the meantime we are soooooo lucky to have you!
As for the class. I think it is great you are taking it. As for the people, and the comments, yeah most classes are like that. But I am sure it will get interesting :) I agree with Faryal on that one!
Hang in there and let us know how it goes!
-Diva