I am curious if anyone has been to a fibro or chronic pain support group? I am just wondering what it was like and if it was beneficial? I found one thru the American Chronic Pain Association that is about 40 minutes from where I live. I called and there are 6-8 people that attend who have fibro. I am thinking about trying it out in August. I am wondering what to expect? The facilitator sounded nice and seemed knowledgeable. Thanks.
hi auburn.. i wnet to one about 20 years ago. it was for CFIDS and FM.. i met two great ladies that i am still friends with to this day and i am very grateful for that. I think you should try it and see for yourself if you have any benefit there. I am all for support groups. all the best. let me know how it goes if you do go. HUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGs
suzie
Well I plan to attend my first meeting tomorrow. I admit I am a little scared but I hope it will be beneficial. I am not feeling good at all today so I am praying for a good night's sleep so I will be better(hopefully) tomorrow.
Hi,
Never been to a group specific to chronic pain, but have been to a CFIDS group, about 15 years ago and then ran a FMS Support Group about 8-9 years ago. It's hard to say what to expect. But if it is close and you think you can fit it into your schedule try it for sure. I think the more support you can get the better. I work too much and travel to much to go to a support group right now. But I go to a therapist once a week. I have a very small family and the way I work so much it's hard to stay close with friends. We need to be around others that are the same. We need to be really listened to an not pitied or just someone just trying to console us.
Let's us know how it goes if you pursue it. Good luck and fibro hugs.
Bobby
Good luck today with your support group. Hopefully it will be a place you can meet others with Fibro and meet new friends. I hope you feel better today so you can enjoy yourself.
Gentle Hugs,
Stacey
Well unfortunately the facilitator of the group was sick so the meeting was cancelled. I didn't get the info though so I drove there anyway. I did meet another "first timer" and another person who didn't get the message. We talked for a while. I think I will try the next meeting in September if I can arrange my work schedule.
I am also interested but cant find any near me.....
I hope it helps!
let me know what happens!
I found it thru the American Chronic Pain Association website. Not sure if they have a group near where you live but you could check out their website.