The importance of Fibromyalgia support groups
Fibromyalgia support groups, whether in person or online, are a place to communicate with others who "understand," and expanding knowledge of fibromyalgia is easy, thanks to numerous online resources.
When you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you may feel like you are alone in the world. You likely feel as if no one kn understands and knows how you feel. You have probably been told by friends and family and possibly even doctors that it was "all in your head" and that there was not really anything wrong with you. This can be a crushing blow to your self esteem and spirit.
Fibromyalgia Local Support Groups
If your health care provider has not already told you, there may be support groups in your area where you can meet with other people that also have the same condition. This can be very beneficial to you as you will not only moral support but also more information about your fibromyalgia.
To find fibromyalgia support groups in your area try:
http://www.immunesupport.com/supportgroups/
You may also try http://www.fmaware.org/fame%20newsletter/famesupprt_direct.htm for a support group directory to your area. Ask your doctor whether there are known support groups in your town for fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Fibromyalgia support groups online
The internet has greatly helped people to stay in contact and this includes people with conditions such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia.
Some online support group for fibromyalgia include:
- www.fibrohugs.com
- www.friendswithfibro.org
- fibro-friends.org
A simple search engine search at any of the search engine will likely show you that there are many more online support groups and "webrings" for you to take advantage of in regards to this disease. You will be able to deal with people from all over the world that share your condition.
A good support group makes a great addition to your fibromyalgia treatment. You don't have to feel alone anymore. You can have the moral support of other fibromyalgia sufferers who suffer from the same illness. It will also greatly help you stay up to date on new treatments and techniques, fibromyalgia news and more.
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