Community
"A Roller Coaster Life" isn’t just a place to read - it’s a place where you can connect. Here you’ll find ways to stay in touch, as well as resources to turn to if you’re living with bipolar disorder yourself or supporting someone who is.
Until the first dates are confirmed
"A Roller Coaster Life" is currently in the preparation phase. The first participatory activities will follow once the framework is in place. In the meantime, I invite you to connect personally - whether to discuss your own experiences, gather ideas for joint activities, or simply have an open conversation.
Feel free to drop me a line; I would be delighted to welcome you to the "Neues Amt Altona" in Hamburg for a coffee and a chat.
Help Section
If you’re living with bipolar disorder yourself or supporting someone who is: You don’t have to figure this out alone. Here are a few reliable places to start - for those affected as well as their loved ones:
- German Society for Bipolar Disorders (DGBS) – a nationwide self-help network for people with bipolar disorder, family members, and professionals, featuring a group directory and informational materials.
- German Depression Aid Foundation – Depression Helpline – the central nationwide resource for depression, free of charge, with information on treatment and support services in your area (ph. 0800 33 44 533, Mon/Tue/Thu 1:00–5:00 p.m., Wed/Fri 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.).
- BApK – SeeleFon – free telephone and email counseling specifically for family members and close friends of people with mental illness (Tel. +49 (0)228 71002424).
- TelefonSeelsorge – available around the clock, free of charge, and anonymously, for acute crises and when things just get too much (+49 (0)800 111 0 111 or +49(0)800 111 0 222).
This list is not a substitute for therapy, but it can be a first step.
Acute crisis?
In case of immediate danger: Call 112 (Germany). If you’re feeling really bad right now or are thinking about harming yourself at this moment: You’re not alone. The Telephone Counseling Service is available 24/7, free of charge, and anonymously—by phone, chat, or email: +49 (0) 800 111 0 111 or +49 (0)800 111 0 222.
Social Media
Follow me if you want to stay up to date on the ups and downs. On Instagram, I share personal insights; on LinkedIn, it’s more about the work behind the scenes.