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.
The people who belong to a group like this can understand and identify with suffering. They are available to share their experiences and listen too. Living with constant pain affects not only the body but the mind as well. Sharing with others in the same situation often helps to alleviate the depression and anxiety that comes with suffering like this.
One of the advantages of joining is that it is possible to belong even if you are not mobile. You can participate even if there are any other barriers such as being bedridden or not having any transport. Your age, gender and color do not matter either.
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.
Sufferers may find it difficult to talk about embarrassing issues face-to-face. There is a certain anonymity to an online encounter that somehow seems to encourage people to open up about such issues. This freedom to communicate what cannot be shared in any other situation can be liberating.
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.
Although online relationships do not replace real life ones they do provide a valuable source of support and connection. An opportunity is given to help others, thus giving a feeling of self worth. One feels less alone and isolated when one realizes that there is a whole world of people out there facing similar challenges.
When you experience chronic pain, no one understands how you feel like other people who share your condition. They can offer you hope when you need it and you can offer them support and encouragement in return. Practical information and advice can be received too which can add to your quality of life.
The people who belong to a group like this can understand and identify with suffering. They are available to share their experiences and listen too. Living with constant pain affects not only the body but the mind as well. Sharing with others in the same situation often helps to alleviate the depression and anxiety that comes with suffering like this.
One of the advantages of joining is that it is possible to belong even if you are not mobile. You can participate even if there are any other barriers such as being bedridden or not having any transport. Your age, gender and color do not matter either.
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.
Sufferers may find it difficult to talk about embarrassing issues face-to-face. There is a certain anonymity to an online encounter that somehow seems to encourage people to open up about such issues. This freedom to communicate what cannot be shared in any other situation can be liberating.
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.
Although online relationships do not replace real life ones they do provide a valuable source of support and connection. An opportunity is given to help others, thus giving a feeling of self worth. One feels less alone and isolated when one realizes that there is a whole world of people out there facing similar challenges.
When you experience chronic pain, no one understands how you feel like other people who share your condition. They can offer you hope when you need it and you can offer them support and encouragement in return. Practical information and advice can be received too which can add to your quality of life.