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May 30, 2007, 1:01 pm PDT

Support Groups

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I really think a Lupus support group may be the answer.  Your boyfriend should attend with you.  It's hard for him to see that when you feel better, of course you want to do things.  Then too, ask yourself this; If I feel better and want to do something, why not something I know he likes?  As to signing up, he either does or doesn't.  You can't ask him to, but he has to decide.  He can do that more correctly if he has accurate information.  That's where I think a support group could be of benefit.  Good luck. 

 I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in 1997. My immune system was attacking my nerve endings so the beginning of my treatment was to supress my immune system. As a result

I couldn't go out in public. I became a prisoner in my own home for 3 years. Even when I could go out, I hardly ever did and I lost all my friends. It was very depressing. I finally decided to do something about it so I found a support group. It wasn't for my specific illness, it was for chronic pain and depression but it fit, so I went. It was really scary for me but I did it, I was so proud of myself. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made, I wish I hadn't waited so long. I feel so much better physically because my mental health has improved so much. I got the support I needed and I never miss a meeting now.

 

Granny127
 
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