People who live with chronic conditions suffer with them on a twenty four hour a day basis. The aches, soreness of joints or lack of mobility because of back problems are rarely controlled by medications or other treatments. Some relief may be available from pain support groups online.
Joining a group dedicated to the specific problem that you have serves to help in many ways. The first is the feeling that someone knows what you are experiencing and can relate to your situation. Many times it is enough that the person you are speaking with acknowledges that what you are going through is real when too many others feel it is in your head or you are looking for attention.
Being in a group of your peers, people who have gone through the same or worse conditions can give hope to new individuals and to those who are at the point where they want to give up. By sharing what worked for them with others, the person sharing and the listeners may gain the inspiration to continue with the treatment they are getting. You may also receive advice on new treatments or a more proactive doctor that can be contacted.
They can offer encouragement that will help you continue to cope with your living situation and with the day to day living problems you may face. Best of all you will find someone who is available to talk twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. When you are unable to sleep at three in the morning chances are someone else is having the same problem and is looking for a friend to speak with.
There are thousands of different meetings to choose from. The chances of finding one that deals with the exact problem you have are very good. When selecting the site you will join it is wise to take your time and listen to the demeanor of the room before speaking up. Some sites become toxic and negative instead of up-beat and positive.
With the advent of web-cams and speaker systems it is possible to have a real time live chat within the group. A lot of members feel that the live chat is far superior to other means of communicating in group. It is important to not share too much personal information when you are on the internet with others.
In surveys it has been noted that nearly twenty five percent of all people who suffer pain on a daily basis participate in internet group therapy of this type. Most view it as people healing people and freely give of the wisdom, strength and hope they possess. They consider helping those in need as the ultimate reward for their participation.
In the past there was virtually no way that individuals could connect with others who shared their pain. Today with access to the internet any person can become part of a community of people who can relate to them and share the hope that comes with understanding. There is no longer a need to travel to weekly meetings with those whose problems may not be the same as yours. Support systems may truly be evolving.
Joining a group dedicated to the specific problem that you have serves to help in many ways. The first is the feeling that someone knows what you are experiencing and can relate to your situation. Many times it is enough that the person you are speaking with acknowledges that what you are going through is real when too many others feel it is in your head or you are looking for attention.
Being in a group of your peers, people who have gone through the same or worse conditions can give hope to new individuals and to those who are at the point where they want to give up. By sharing what worked for them with others, the person sharing and the listeners may gain the inspiration to continue with the treatment they are getting. You may also receive advice on new treatments or a more proactive doctor that can be contacted.
They can offer encouragement that will help you continue to cope with your living situation and with the day to day living problems you may face. Best of all you will find someone who is available to talk twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. When you are unable to sleep at three in the morning chances are someone else is having the same problem and is looking for a friend to speak with.
There are thousands of different meetings to choose from. The chances of finding one that deals with the exact problem you have are very good. When selecting the site you will join it is wise to take your time and listen to the demeanor of the room before speaking up. Some sites become toxic and negative instead of up-beat and positive.
With the advent of web-cams and speaker systems it is possible to have a real time live chat within the group. A lot of members feel that the live chat is far superior to other means of communicating in group. It is important to not share too much personal information when you are on the internet with others.
In surveys it has been noted that nearly twenty five percent of all people who suffer pain on a daily basis participate in internet group therapy of this type. Most view it as people healing people and freely give of the wisdom, strength and hope they possess. They consider helping those in need as the ultimate reward for their participation.
In the past there was virtually no way that individuals could connect with others who shared their pain. Today with access to the internet any person can become part of a community of people who can relate to them and share the hope that comes with understanding. There is no longer a need to travel to weekly meetings with those whose problems may not be the same as yours. Support systems may truly be evolving.
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