Welcome
to DBSA Princeton
We are a mood-disorder
self-help support group affiliated with the Depression and Bipolar Support
Alliance (DBSA). The mission of DBSA is to improves the lives of people
living with mood disorder, and their loved ones.
Group meetings are held
every Tuesday at Lambert House, University Medical
Center at Princeton. Meeting times are 7:30pm to 9:30pm.
No pre-registration required.
THERE WILL BE NO MEETING ON ELECTION DAY
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
Directions: From Nassau St. in
Princeton, proceed down Witherspoon St. Turn right onto Franklin St. as
you approach the hospital. Lambert House is at the first corner on the
left. Ample parking is available on Franklin St. as well as in the
parking lot across Franklin St. from Lambert House. Click
here for a Yahoo map pinpointing our location (“A” marks the
spot).
Kevin Greim
Kevin was a capable and compassionate leader of DBSA Princeton. He took his own life early Sunday, September 14, 2008. Though he had not participated in our group since the spring of 2007, those of us who were fortunate to benefit from his presence held him in high esteem. He was the best at what he did.
We've linked to a news report about his death, his obituary, a fine tribute by John McManamy, and a moving rememberance from the highly regarded blog ifyouregoingthroughhellkeepgoing by Susan S. |
Our groups and meetings
are:
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led by "peer" trained
facilitators (peer = other patients with a mood disorder )
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welcome family and
friends with or without the person with the mood disorder
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free of charge and no
pre-registration required *
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host educational
meetings usually with lectures by doctors or other health professionals
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provide literature,
including brocures published by the DBSA
national organization
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NOT
a therapy group led by a mental health professional and do NOT give
advice - we just share mutual experiences to educate and support each
other.
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Recovery-oriented; we
discourage "pity-parties"
Mood disorders can
often be controlled by
medication. In addition, psychotherapy can be very helpful. Many people
have been successfully stabilized on medication and lead normal lives,
and participate in our support group to help others. Support groups
help during recovery. "You are not alone, we can help".
About Depression & Mania:
Common
possible symptoms of depression include:
• changes in appetite
• decreased or increased sleeping
• loss of energy and motivation
• inappropriate or exaggerated feelings of sadness, hopelessness,
anxiety, impending disaster or doom
• exaggerated feelings of guilt
• unexplained aches and pains or ailments
Common possible symptoms of mania include:
• impaired judgment
• high energy level and increased activity/talking
• significant decrease in sleeping
• inflated self esteem (grandiosity)
• extreme irritability and/or restlessness
Other symptoms are possible. No one symptom determines the disorder. A
psychiatrist or psycho pharmacologist should be consulted for an
evaluation.
* Voluntary donations are welcome, to defray
costs of ordering brochures, making photocopies and other such
expenses. We do not make a collection during the meeting. You can
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Speakers:
September 23, 2008:
Ask the Doctor with Dr. Joseph Salvatore.
( Details )
December 9, 2008:
Ask the Doctor with Dr. David Nathan.
( Details )
January 13, 2008:
NAMI Hearts and Minds with Salvina Cappello.
( Details )
Spring, 2009:
Central Jersey Legal Services by Mr. Patrick Budd.
( Details )
Spring, 2009:
Insight Meditation by Beth Evard.
( Details )
Beth Evard, who has been introducing Insight Meditation to our group, holds free open-house meditation
sessions at the Princeton Center for Yoga and Health
(you may make a donation to the PCYH for the use of their
facilities). The next Saturday sessions will be from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM on:
September 20, 2008
October 18, 2008
November 15, 2008
December 13, 2008
Beth will conduct a Meditaton Retreat at PCYH on Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 12 PM to 5 PM
The PCYH is on Route 518 in Montgomery. Their web site provides directions.
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