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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Many Reasons To Join Pain Support Groups Online

By Eloise Hewitt


Chronic pain sufferers often feel isolated and alone. They may even have a good support group around them of family and friends but it is very difficult for anyone who does not suffer in this way to understand what it is really like. The sufferer often does not want to make the problem even worse for those around them by talking about their problems. In this type of situation, pain support groups online provide a valuable function.

Finding a group of people who are suffering in the same way can make a great difference. Emotions and feelings are understood by fellow sufferers and great relief may be experienced in expressing them. Living with constant agony affects the mind as much as it affects the body. The anxiety and depression that often comes with it can be alleviated, simply by sharing with others.

Belonging to such a group is possible in a situation where there are logistic difficulties. The sufferer may live far away from any physical support group, not have transport or be immobile or bedridden. It is possible to have conversations at any time of the day or night in the privacy of your own home. Factors like age, gender and color matter less online too.

The constant availability of someone to talk to or to help is very important to a sufferer. Many people experience their worst pain in the night hours. Finding someone available to talk them through it can make a real difference and they can then reciprocate when someone else needs them.

Yet another reason why joining can help you is that you will communicate with people from many different countries and backgrounds. This means that there is a wealth of knowledge to draw from. This can be a great help when it comes to practical solutions to specific problems being experienced. Perhaps you have experienced some relief that can be shared with the community.

When participating in such a community it is what you have in common rather than your differences that are the focus. Experiences that are difficult to talk about or embarrassing are often easier to talk about than when physically facing another person. Participants often feel the freedom to be very honest about what they are going through and this can result in them feeling very close to one another.

Many sufferers do not want to join because they say they do not want to be subjected to other complaints and negativity. They have enough to deal with on their own. Very often these people are surprised to find that although negative emotions are expressed, much bravery, positivity and encouragement is also expressed. Humor is often evident too in these sufferers coping with very difficult circumstances.

For someone who is stuck at home and not able to experience normal social intercourse because of what they are going through, such a group can be a life saver. It gives the opportunity to help someone else too by reassuring them and supporting them. This opportunity to reach out to others and help them gives a feeling of self worth usually lacking in such a situation.

Finding a suitable group is not difficult as there are many available. They offer the opportunity of communication and support in a situation where this may be lacking. They also offer a source of practical advice to deal with the many every day issues that come with health problems.




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