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How Support Groups Help The Arthritis Sufferer
It's 3 a.m. and you're having chills and waves of nausea. Is it a side effect of the new drug you were recently prescribed or the effect of the iffy Chinese food you had this afternoon? Where do you go for advice, comfort, and information at that hour? Enter Online Support Groups.
DO: Be willing to share your thoughts and feelings with the community. They can't help if they don't know what is bothering you.
DON'T: Give out personal information such as address and identity info. Support groups are an anonymous outlet for a reason. Don't set yourself up for identity theft.
DO: Be a good listener and communicator. If you can't express in words how you feel, turn to emoticons (those little smiley faces that smile or frown).
DON'T: Use all caps as it's considered shouting by online chat groups. Crazy fonts and AlTeRnAtIvE type will make others a bit standoffish around you.
DO: Welcome all new members and try to make them feel at home. Remember how you felt when you first signed on.
DON'T: Be controversial. Share recent news but avoid promoting the latest scam or quack cure.
DO: Sit back and watch the group for the first few days to get a feel for the community.
DO: Be open to new friendships. Support groups are like therapy; they don't work with a closed mind.
DO: Think before you type. Remember there are real people behind the user name. With these tips for adjusting in the realm of healthcare communities, here is a good listing of communities to get you started. Some are news groups, some are organizations, some messageboards; but all have an outlet to provide support and information when you need it most. Support Groups You Need To Send an Email to Join: AutoimmuneDisordersArthritisSupportCDnD@groups.msn.com
ArthrsJoint@groups.msn.com
Rheumatoid-arthritis-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Messageboards and Communities: http://arthritis.about.com.
http://arthritischat.com
www.arthritissuport.com.
http://supportpath.com.
Organizations:
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