Saturday, May 3, 2014

How Do Pain Support Groups Online Work

By Essie Osborn


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.

Difficulty sleeping is a common complaint for those who are chronically in agony. When this happens you will most likely be able to find a kindred spirit in the room you frequent. The concept of having someone who will help you cope and make encouraging statements regarding your situation at anytime of the day or night is comforting. Developing friendships with the other members can help you get through long painful nights and days.

With the wide variety and massive number of rooms available to choose from the different types of chronic ailments covered is substantial. There should be many options open for you to make your selection from. All of the rooms may not be the right fit for you so it is recommended that you visit several of them and sit back and listen to the conversations that are going on to find the one that appeals to you.

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.

Surveys have been taken that show a large body of participation in internet support meetings. Participants regard it as a form of people healing people system that allows the freedom to reveal the lessons they have learned over the years they have been enduring their pain. Some consider the fact that they may help another person carry their burden a therapeutic reward worth having.

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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