Support

We all need support now and then. Life has a lot of bumpy roads and crazy turns. We need people to turn to.


For those of us that are coping with health issues I believe it is very important that we have group to meet with and talk about life, learn from those who have had their condition longer. By conditions I was referring to Sjogren's Syndrome (sjs), Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis (ra) and whoever has a health condition.


If you do not have health issues you might be having an emotional problem and need support. Or if you're in the middle of someone's problem there are many established groups to help you. But you might prefer a smaller group.


If you have heath issues you might feel isolated. On top of that you might have chronic pain (I've always been open with the fact that I have severe pain daily). There are so many reasons we need to spend a little time with people like us. They'll understand everything you're dealing with.


Support groups help you focus on living better, yet in the group you can talk about what's on your mind. Especially if you feel your family has heard enough about your pain and other problems. Also, you might have someone who has had a condition for much longer than you, or I, have and will share wisdom and tricks and all we need to get through the day.


How do I find these wonderful support groups? Flyers at your Doctors offices, at any place like the gym or library etcetera.


If you get on your computer and go to www.meetup.com you can search for groups with your problem or condition within certain miles.


Get support. Be with people who understand and care. Learn how others coped and how they felt when things are totally off kilter and the it's out of control and you hurt (with or without a condition). It's okay to reach out. In fact it's probably better than medication.


I hope you reach out. You'll grow from this and you'll feel less isolated. Maybe you'll feel happier, like I have.


peace and love,
sunee