Comments on: Is Support Necessary?

By: bliss

bliss — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:32:15 +0000

I was in a life-changing (but not life-threatening) situation that I needed support for.

But I didn’t want it to be known because I was very angry about the situation. So I started going to a spiritual center that helped me focus on positive things that took me away from the negative energy and thoughts I was giving my situation.

It helped immensely.

But everyone is different.

If you feel like you don’t want to be part of a group, then don’t push yourself. If you’re tired then your body needs to rest.

Do what feels right for you, right now. Maybe one day you WILL feel like joining a group. Maybe not…

Either way, God bless and I’ll be sending positive thoughts your way. )

By: Joede

Joede — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:17:45 +0000

Jennifer – Do you feel like you are able to give adequate support to others in your support group?

By: Jenifer

Jenifer — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:06:05 +0000

I think some sort of support is really good. I have my own medical problems and I would love to feel that people care and understand. But I do understand that not everyone needs it.

By: PurpleJ3nn

PurpleJ3nn — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:37:45 +0000

I refused to join support groups. I feel as though listening to other people whine is not going to help me. Yes, I have my down days… but overall, I think I am my own best support system… I watch movies & TV shows that make me laugh, I do things that make ME happy, I do things I want to do… I LIVE how I want to live…
For me, so long as I am smiling and laughing, I don’t think I will need a support group… or rather they don’t need me — I’m not one for treating someone like a delicate flower just cause they’re sick and whiny.

If you don’t think it will help you… don’t bother… we all find our support in different places…

Take care! {{HUGS}}