Sunday, February 2, 2014

The Value Of Pain Support Groups Online

By Marissa Velazquez


Individuals enduring chronic pain often withdraw from social interaction. It is too hard for them to put up a facade and endure well meaning advice. In a situation like this, pain support groups online can have a valuable function. They enable these sufferers to interact with others who will understand exactly what they are going through and share the bad and the good times with them.

Going through such suffering wreaks havoc on both the body and the mind. It also has an effect on loved ones caring for the sufferer who have to watch the suffering. Sufferers often feel guilty about the burden they are placing on their loved ones. Going online offers a way of expressing emotions and feelings to others in similar circumstances that may be difficult for loved ones to hear.

People may view a group like this as a forum where people get together to whine about their problems and seek attention. This is often far from the truth. Fellow sufferers tend to be supportive and constructive. They also often see the funny side of what they are going through and humor is one of the tools used for coping.

Of course participants in such groups come from a wide cross section of society. They are of all ages, genders, nationalities and races. This offers a diversity of opinions and experiences. Participants can draw from this wide pool and not only find comfort but help for many practical problems too. As soon as a specific problem is posted, various solutions will usually be suggested.

The accessibility of such a group is one of its greatest advantages. It does not matter where participants live, whether they have access to transport, how mobile they are or when they need support. At all times of the day or night, there are sure to be participants available. In event of a severe attack, even in the middle of the night, it is simply a question of logging on and receiving the necessary help to endure until the pain eases.

It is often in such a situation that an individual will feel more comfortable to discuss embarrassing issues. There is a freedom to communicate that may not be possible in face-to-face situations. This ability to unburden can make a real difference in helping to resolve such issues and benefit from the experience of others.

There is also the potential in such a group of being able to help others. People who frequently experience chronic pain do not often have such an opportunity. Reaching out to someone else who has posted a question or just needs company may offer some sense of purpose that would otherwise be missing.

The fact that pain support groups online are convenient and easily accessible is often the most appealing aspect. This can be invaluable in situations where normal social interaction is severely affected. A group like this can enhance the quality of life of a sufferer in many ways, providing a means of communicating and offering companionship no matter what circumstances the sufferer may be experiencing.




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